Oxyopes scalaris Hentz, 1845 is a animal in the Oxyopidae family, order Araneae, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Oxyopes scalaris Hentz, 1845

Oxyopes scalaris Hentz, 1845

Oxyopes scalaris, the western lynx spider, is a beneficial North American lynx spider active in spring and early summer.

Family
Genus
Oxyopes
Order
Araneae
Class
Arachnida

About Oxyopes scalaris Hentz, 1845

Oxyopes scalaris, commonly known as the western lynx spider, is a species of lynx spider belonging to the family Oxyopidae. This species is native to North America. A research study conducted in Washington recorded that Oxyopes scalaris reaches adulthood and is most active during spring and early summer. Western lynx spiders are considered beneficial organisms in orchard environments.

Photo: (c) Harley Hosford, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Harley Hosford · cc-by

Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Arachnida Araneae Oxyopidae Oxyopes

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