Oxyopes apollo
Brady, 1964
jumping lynx
Oxyopes apollo, commonly known as the jumping lynx, is a of lynx spider in the Oxyopidae. It was described by Brady in 1964 and is native to the United States and Mexico. Like other lynx spiders, it is an active hunter that pursues prey rather than building webs for capture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxyopes apollo: /ˌɒksɪˈoʊpiːz əˈpɒloʊ/
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Distribution
United States and Mexico. GBIF records confirm distribution in both countries.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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