Striped lynx spider

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Oxyopes papuanusMarch 30,2026Chittagong Division, Bangladesh

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I frequently share the beauty of elements found in the natural environment—whether it be flowers, animals, plants, or insects. Today, however, I am sharing a creature I encountered firsthand and whose beauty I truly admired: the Striped Lynx Spider. It is a stunning, medium-sized spider. It is a creature I am very familiar with and one that I particularly like. Although small in size, it is incredibly powerful and possesses a regal air. Because I find it so appealing, I took a few photos with my mobile phone to share here.

I spotted this beautifully shaped spider resting among some weeds by a village roadside, and I found it truly fascinating. I had visited a village that day, and while returning home in the afternoon after a meal, I noticed this lovely spider on the right side of the road. Observing it from a distance, I saw it perched on a leaf with all its legs fully extended; it appeared to be gripping the leaf tightly so it wouldn't fall off if the leaf swayed in the wind. This creature feeds on small insects. It first traps the prey in a web, kills it by striking with its legs, and then consumes it—this is how the spider goes about feeding. I have witnessed spiders attacking insects using their webs on a few occasions in the past. Thank you to all my friends.

Camera usedSmartphone
LensMacro
Iso speedISO 40
Focal length2.13 mm
PhotographyOxyopes papuanus
LocationChittagong Division, Bangladesh
Photographeranisurdalim7@anisurdalim7
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Linkhttps://www.inaturalist.org/observations/399535967
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23.5828490.86353https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/23.58284/90.86353
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