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Indian Green Lynx Spider, Morning Hunt This morning, I witnessed a lynx spider enjoying its breakfast—a Lyside Sulphur butterfly. I arrived just after the attack, and it was fascinating to watch nature’s drama unfold. The lynx spider itself was striking, with 10 legs and a body divided into two distinct parts. The front section was almost transparent, revealing fine textures, while the back was solid and dark green. Its beautiful eyes stood out, glistening in the morning light. The translucent front, patterned with delicate details, made it an extraordinary subject to observe. Spending time with this remarkable hunter was a memorable start to the day. Geotagged,Green lynx spider,India,Peucetia viridana,Spiders,jumping spiders Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Indian Green Lynx Spider, Morning Hunt

This morning, I witnessed a lynx spider enjoying its breakfast—a Lyside Sulphur butterfly. I arrived just after the attack, and it was fascinating to watch nature’s drama unfold. The lynx spider itself was striking, with 10 legs and a body divided into two distinct parts. The front section was almost transparent, revealing fine textures, while the back was solid and dark green. Its beautiful eyes stood out, glistening in the morning light. The translucent front, patterned with delicate details, made it an extraordinary subject to observe. Spending time with this remarkable hunter was a memorable start to the day.

    comments (6)

  1. Very nice capture. Posted 25 days ago
    1. Thank you, sir.. Posted 25 days ago
  2. Nice shot and description.

    Please do note that I removed the species ID. "Peucetia viridans" (green lynx spider) is a species occurring in the Americas, not in India. Green Lynx spiders as a group occur almost everywhere but this specific one identified is not a match.
    Posted 25 days ago
    1. Update:
      https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/237086494

      It's very likely Peucetia viridana.
      Posted 25 days ago
      1. Thank you for your feedback. i have updated, Posted 24 days ago
        1. Welcome! Posted 24 days ago

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"Peucetia viridana" is a species of spider found in India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Aug 11, 2025. Captured in VG7J+6G2, Kanakapura Main Rd, Vakil Garden City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560109, India.