Western Lynx spider - Page 1 of 3  (two photos)
Oxyopes scalaris
8 - 23 mm.


Female Western Lynx Spider in Taylorsville, Utah, snacking on an insect.  I love the cactus-like legs
on these spiders.  © Carol Davis, 5-4-2009


This isn't a great photo, but it does show the spider's meal a little better.  It could be a baby
katydid or cricket.  © Carol Davis, 5-4-2009

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