Lynx Spider on Spotted Horsemint


Posted by Katlady on Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:49 am

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The Lynx Spider is the common name for any member of the family Oxyopidae.
Most species make little use of webs, instead spending their lives as hunting spiders on plants.
I found this guy on spotted horsemeint or Monarda punctata.


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1600sec f14
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by wtracyparnell on Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:35 pm
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Nice shot of this hunter. I like the centered composition and a nice background even with the small f-stop.
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by kevinfeenstra on Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:15 pm
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Very nice composition and a very pleasing shot.
 

by PaiR on Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:13 pm
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Great perch and an amazing pose for the spidy. Lovely all around.
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by Tom Whelan on Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:28 pm
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Fine portrait - excellent detail, specimen, and perch.
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by Bill Whala on Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:04 am
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What an awesome spider. Terrific capture, beautiful presentation.
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by Matthew Pugh on Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:12 am
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Hi

Good job getting this - spiders can be very hard to get up close with

Thanks for sharing
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