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Emre E.

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Austin, TX

Peucetia viridans

Green Lynx Spider

The subject is identified as a Green Lynx Spider based on its distinctive morphology. Key features include the bright green coloration of the cephalothorax and abdomen, the elongated, pointed shape of the abdomen, and the long, translucent legs covered in prominent black spines. This combination of traits is characteristic of the family Oxyopidae, and specifically of the species *Peucetia viridans*, which is common in the provided location of Austin, Texas.

Overview

Peucetia viridans, the green lynx spider, is a bright-green lynx spider usually found on green plants. This spider is common in the southern U.S., Mexico, Central America, and in many West Indies islands, especially Jamaica. Lynx spiders are hunters specialized for living on plants. This species does not use a web to capture its prey. It pounces on its prey in a cat-like manner, which is the reason for the name lynx. It is active during the day.

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Observation

Location

Austin, TX

Observed

July, 5:36 PM

Weather

Cloudy, 81F

Shared

July 14, 2026

Also known as

Green Lynx Spider
Lynx Spiders

Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Araneae

Family

Oxyopidae

Genus

Peucetia

Green Lynx Spider in Austin, TX | Naturebook