Magnolia Green Jumping Spider
Lyssomanes viridis
Summary 2
Lyssomanes viridis is a species of jumping spider of the genus Lyssomanes, for which it is the type species. Commonly known as the magnolia green jumper, the species is native to the Southeastern United States plus Texas, and as far north as Maryland. Its southern range is less clear may extend into parts of Mexico, but possible southern reports from Mexico and beyond need to be verified with voucher specimens before any confirmation.
Brittany's Notes 3
Abundant. Look on the undersides of magnolia leaves, you will often see these or at least evidence of them (silk). Pretty distinct but sometimes confused with Green Lynx spiders. Very different behavior and habitat. These have big front-facing eyes and are active like most Salticids. Green Lynx spiders spin silk on lower (around waist-high) vegetation and use camouflage to ambush prey, and they are much bigger. Green Lynx spiders have less obvious eyes, spined legs, and often some pinkish coloration.
Fontes e Créditos
- (c) Sean McCann, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/25449831@N00/379516894
- Adaptado por Brittany M de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyssomanes_viridis
- (c) Brittany M, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)
