White Light Green Spider

The markings on the abdomen differ clearly from those on the abdomen of other green species such as the cucumber spider and diaea dorsata a crab spider.

White light green spider.

The green lynx spider very seldom bites humans and when it does its venomous bite though painful is not deadly but may cause surrounding swelling up to 7 10 in diameter. Spiders found in south carolina include 54 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of spider id. It is important to remember that spiders seen in south carolina are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans therefore their distribution is subject to change. Silk is produced by specialized glands found in the abdomen of the spider that are formed of liquid protein generated within the body.

Their abdomen is colored white and green with two black lines on top. Around the spider s head is a hairy white crown that is topped with black hairs. Spiders can generally be identified by the type of web they create though not all webs are used to capture prey. The green species below is easily identified.

The species is primarily of interest for its usefulness in agricultural pest management for example in cotton fields. The animal in the picture is a male. Green spiders some dull and mossy others a brilliant arresting neon green often dwell among forest leaves or in a flower garden s profusion of colors. The front pair of big eyes occupies half of its dark face.

The crab spiders most people see are part of thomisidae family. Crab spiders come in several varieties and looks. Crab spider not only fake spiders come in bright neon colors. Some are used in courtship rituals while others are used to secure egg sacs.

The legs are green to dark red.