Rather than shriek as I normally would at seeing such a large spider unexpectedly, I thought, "Wow! I haven't seen one of those before. It's actually pretty cool looking." We typically only see daddy-long-legs, wolf spiders, and black widows around here (the latter two of which I usually kill right away). So this was quite an interesting find.
Peering closer at it (but not too close - who knows if this thing will jump?!?), I decided I should take a picture. So, I darted back into the house and grabbed my camera.
How to identify a lynx spider
She was very patient with me, sitting there staring idly, while I stuck my super-macro camera an inch from her face to take a few photographs.
As it turns out, these spiders are a real gem to have in your garden. Apparently, they leap into the air to catch insects, as well as spit venom. O' that one day I should be lucky enough to see this "little" lady in action! What a treat that would be . . .
-Kari
Peering closer at it (but not too close - who knows if this thing will jump?!?), I decided I should take a picture. So, I darted back into the house and grabbed my camera.
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| Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans) © Kari Raley |
How to identify a lynx spider
She was very patient with me, sitting there staring idly, while I stuck my super-macro camera an inch from her face to take a few photographs.
As it turns out, these spiders are a real gem to have in your garden. Apparently, they leap into the air to catch insects, as well as spit venom. O' that one day I should be lucky enough to see this "little" lady in action! What a treat that would be . . .
-Kari
