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I found a green bodied spider with thin brown legs. What kind of spider is this? Is it poisonous?
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Green spider / Central Florida #422762
Asked August 22, 2017, 12:20 PM EDT
I found a green bodied spider with thin brown legs. What kind of spider is this? Is it poisonous?
Lake County Florida
Expert Response
Hi,
This looks like a type of Lynx spider. They are a common bright green spider in Florida that has spikes on its legs and is a good predator of insects. This one has unusually dark legs. They rarely bite humans, so shouldn't cause you any concern. There is more information available at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/green_lynx_spider.htm if you would like to check it out.
Take care,
Rebecca
This looks like a type of Lynx spider. They are a common bright green spider in Florida that has spikes on its legs and is a good predator of insects. This one has unusually dark legs. They rarely bite humans, so shouldn't cause you any concern. There is more information available at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/green_lynx_spider.htm if you would like to check it out.
Take care,
Rebecca
