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Post by nomihoudai on Jun 4, 2021 19:31:51 GMT -8
A snapshot from Costa Rica. I wonder if the skipper realizes how close it is.  |
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Post by livingplanet3 on Jun 4, 2021 20:15:51 GMT -8
A snapshot from Costa Rica. I wonder if the skipper realizes how close it is. That appears to be a lynx spider (Oxyopidae)? I've heard they can actually spit venom up to 8 inches, and that it can be very irritating to the eyes. Bites from these spiders are not generally dangerous, but tend to be painful, and can cause significant, localized temporary swelling in some people. But, biting / spitting seems to mainly occur in adult females guarding egg sacs. |
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Post by thejsonboss on Jun 6, 2021 7:08:11 GMT -8
Ahhh that skipper is beautiful. I would fight that spider to the death for it!
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Post by jshuey on Jun 6, 2021 8:53:03 GMT -8
If you're interested, the skipper is most likely Callimormus radiola.
john
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Post by nomihoudai on Jul 23, 2021 17:01:41 GMT -8
If you're interested, the skipper is most likely Callimormus radiola. john I definitely am, thank you John for the insight! |
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Post by nomihoudai on Jul 23, 2021 17:02:25 GMT -8
A snapshot from Costa Rica. I wonder if the skipper realizes how close it is. That appears to be a lynx spider (Oxyopidae)? I've heard they can actually spit venom up to 8 inches, and that it can be very irritating to the eyes. Bites from these spiders are not generally dangerous, but tend to be painful, and can cause significant, localized temporary swelling in some people. But, biting / spitting seems to mainly occur in adult females guarding egg sacs. Seems like I was in as much danger as the skipper  I didn't know that there is spitting spiders. I am glad I didn't get too close if it was one. |
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I didn't know that there is spitting spiders. I am glad I didn't get too close if it was one.