News Excerpt:
Daryapur-based arachnologist has identified the green lynx spider, which was never discovered earlier.
More about the Green lynx spider
- The spider species has been named Peucetia chhaparajnirvin, after the area Tal Chhapar in Rajasthan.
- The specimens have been deposited in the entomology lab at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
- The spider was found in Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Churu district.
- This spider is found on the green leaves of the Vachellia nilotica (babul) tree.
- Their green hue aids in blending within surroundings and ambushing prey, while their long legs allow them to move quickly.
- This spider is nocturnal and feeds on small insects.
- Green lynx spiders feed on many species of moths, including some of the most key plant pests.
- The spiders hunt several moth species and their larvae, including bollworm moth, leafworm moth, and looper moth.
About Lynx spider:
- 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.
- The lynx spiders are among the major predators of insects occurring in low shrubs and herbaceous vegetation.
- They are important predators of plant-damaging insects.
- 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.
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Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Tal Chhapar, located in Sujangarh tehsil of Churu district of Rajasthan and spans 7.1977 square kilometers.
- It was established as a “Reserved area” in 1962
- The sanctuary is home to over 4,500 Blackbucks, Chinkara, and more than 250 species of birds, including migratory raptors
- The sanctuary boasts a rich tapestry of rare and endangered flora and fauna, including
- The vibrant motha grass,
- Elusive red phalarope,
- Elegant Chinese pond heron,
- desert monitor lizard,
- the spiny-tailed lizard, and
- the endemic Spotted Creeper.
- With its diverse perennial species and scattered bushes of thorny desert flora, the sanctuary’s Mothai Grassland provides essential sustenance for its inhabitants.
- Additionally, the sanctuary hosts a fascinating array of butterflies, insects, and reptiles, further contributing to its ecological significance.
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