Ferocious predators of butterflies and other nectaring insects, Green Lynx Spiders are abundant in the Croatan National Forest in southeastern NC. This large one is clutching a Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper.

Craven Co., NC 8/25/02.

Bumblebees fall victim, too.

Holly Shelter Game Land, Pender Co., NC 9/3/03.

Most abundant in the Coastal Plain, Green Lynx Spiders are also found in the Piedmont.

Durham Co., NC 9/9/06.

Flies also make a good meal.

Brunswick Co., NC 8/27/05.

With flower moth prey.

Craven Co., NC 8/26/2012.

Even the massive Palamedes Swallowtail sometimes gets caught.

Craven Co., NC 9/6/03.

With Black Swallowtail prey.

Craven Co., NC 8/26/2012.

A pair of Green Lynxes with a Twin-spot Skipper. The male is much smaller than the female.

Craven Co., NC 8/29/04.

Female Green Lynx carrying her egg mass.

Currituck Co., NC 9/29/01.