Oxyopidae Thorell, 1870 - Lynx Spiders

Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Oxyopidae

Lynx spider (family Oxyopidae), any of several groups of active spiders (order Araneida) that do not build a nest or web but capture their prey by pouncing upon them. Lynx spiders are distributed worldwide and in North America are most common in southern regions. The eyes are arranged in a hexagon, and the abdomen usually tapers to a point. Lynx spiders are usually found on vegetation, seeking insect prey.
Encyclopedia Britanica (Accessed 15 Feb 2014)

Genera: Hamadruas, Oxyopes