Green Lynx Spider
Scientific name: Peucetia viridans
Arachnids
Venomous
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Venomous
Mild discomfort
It bites only when handled; the bite is briefly painful and leaves redness and itching that fade within a few days without special treatment. Wash the area with soap and water, apply a cool compress, and enjoy watching the spider without touching it.
Seen here
Somebody photographed it here and the identification passed community review.
21 verified records
Sightings whose identification was reviewed by the iNaturalist community.
When it is seen
Recorded at this time of year