Family OXYOPIDAE Thorell, 1870
Lynx Spiders
Compiler and date details
2012 - Updated by Dr Robert Raven, Queensland Museum, Brisbane, with families by Dr Barbara Baehr, Queensland Museum, Brisbane, and Dr Helen Smith, Australian Museum, Sydney, as indicated for each of these.
Introduction
The Oxyopidae are a small but common family of spiders believed to play a substantial role in insect crop pest control as the spiders reach very high densities in grasslands and crops.
Diagnosis
Fast-moving, 3-clawed hunting spiders, nominally included in the Lycosoidea, with the legs covered with long strong erect spines.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |