Biology:Oxyopes scalaris

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Short description: Species of spider

Oxyopes scalaris
Western Lynx Spider (Oxyopes scalaris).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Oxyopidae
Genus: Oxyopes
Species:
O. scalaris
Binomial name
Oxyopes scalaris
Hentz, 1845
Western Lynx Spider - female (Oxyopes scalaris)
Gravid female

Oxyopes scalaris, the western lynx spider, is a species of lynx spider in the family Oxyopidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3][4] A study based in Washington found that this species reaches adulthood and is most active in spring and early summer.[5] They are considered beneficial in orchards.[6]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1924879 entry