Hibiscus Biology - Creatures That Visit My Hibiscus Plants - Lynx Spider

            Continuing this series of creatures that visit my hibiscus plants, and nearly all the images in the series are macro photos.  The one today is a Lynx Spider on a small hibiscus leaf and there are a few spiders on the plants.  I like spiders but these are good as well for they help control the bugs.  Here are some facts about this spider.

Lynx spiders (family Oxyopidae) are roving hunters commonly associated with the shrubby and grassy areas and forests and woodlands, heathlands and suburban gardens. They position themselves in foliage, in areas likely to attract insects. They have good eyesight and, when potential prey comes within range, they spring out and chase them down. Lynx spiders are exceptionally acrobatic when they have to be, leaping from branch to leaf in the chase. Many species have colourfully striped abdomens and spiky leg In fact, 

In fact, I believe it might be the lynx spider that has the 2 nd best eyesight of all creatures (something like that I read).  Size is about 15 to 20 mm fully grown and legs are spiky.  Found all through eastern Australia and no bite from them has been recorded.

Taken on: September 6, 2008

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Camera: Canon PowerShot S3 IS, f/5.0, 1/80 sec, 6mm (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon PowerShot S3 IS
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Focal Length:	6mm
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Red-eye reduction
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