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Hamadruas - Lynx Spider - Oxyopidae - Animal India
A Hamadruas spider, a genus of lynx spiders in the Oxyopidae family found in the Indo-Malayan region, was seen under a leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on August 12, 2025. The species does not spin webs, but stays motionless on plants and pounces on prey. Females guard their egg sacs and stay with the spiderlings until they disperse. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #12636411 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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