The newly identified 'green lynx spider' spider species, found in Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, has been named Peucetia chhaparajnirvin.

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The newly identified 'green lynx spider' spider species, found in Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, has been named Peucetia chhaparajnirvin. The nocturnal spider, blending with the Vachellia nilotica (babul) tree leaves due to its green hue, preys on small insects and serves as a vital predator in controlling pest populations, and maintaining ecological balance. The climatic conditions of the sanctuary, characterised by extreme temperatures, underscore the spider’s adaptability. Lynx spiders are a family of active hunting spiders (Oxyopidae) that typically don't build webs.


     

     

     

 

     


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