Arachnid
Oxyopes lineatus
Oxyopes lineatusAlso known as Lined Lynx Spider
Lined lynx spiders are nimble, diurnal hunters that stalk low vegetation, meadow grasses, and sunny shrubs without weaving capture webs. They rely on acute vision and cat-like pouncing ability to snag flies, leafhoppers, and other small foliage-dwelling insects. Females construct silken egg sacs attached to plant stems, standing guard until their offspring emerge.
DiurnalHunterArachnid
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyFlies, Leafhoppers, Aphids
Predators
- Spider wasps
- Songbirds
- Lizards
ThreatsHabitat loss, agricultural pesticide exposure
HabitatsGrasslands, shrublands, meadows, coastal scrub
Life span1–2 years
Classification
- OrderAraneae
- FamilyOxyopidae
- GenusOxyopes
- SpeciesOxyopes lineatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting in Fields: Search sunny plant stems and flower heads where they sit motionless in ambush.
- Observation Technique: Move slowly, as their well-developed eyes detect quick movements from a distance.
- Gentle Handling: Allow them to crawl onto a leaf or twig for close study rather than grasping them.
Close Relative (c) SteveM4560, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Ilona, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Ilona · cc-by-sa
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