The Western Lynx Spider (Oxyopes scalaris ) is one of the most common spiders in the yard. I find it on many plants and on the front porch and side of the house.
5 Jun 21
Here's one with prey - looks like a wasp of some kind.
25 May 18
Links
iNaturalist Wikipedia BugGuide
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On outside of front door.
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On outside of front door
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On Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
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Front porch.
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On the side of the shed.
Body length: ~ 2 mm
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On an ocean spray leaf.
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On front porch wall. ~ 7 mm
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6 mm, front screen porch door
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On tassel of corn plant
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The Western Lynx Spider (Oxyopes scalaris ) is one of the most common spiders in the yard. I find it on many plants and on the front porch and side of the house.
5 Jun 21
Here's one with prey - looks like a wasp of some kind.
25 May 18
Links
iNaturalist Wikipedia BugGuide
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