Discovery of Peucetia Chhaparajnirvin | 06 May 2024

Source: TOI

Recently, arachnologists have identified the green lynx spider, which was never discovered earlier.

• The newly identified 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.
  • These spiders, often found on vegetation, are known for their excellent eyesight and use ambush or stalking tactics to capture prey, often waiting on flowers for insects to come close.

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