Lynx Spider

Description

The large two bulbs you see in front are called pedipalps. Pedipalps are used for capturing and holding onto prey, and male spiders usually have enlarged pedipalps which are used for reproduction. Males use them to transfer sperm to the female. Many lynx spiders have striped abdomens and spiky legs; they sit in foliage where insects are likely to come, then spring out and chase them down, leaping from branch to leaf.