Lynx spiders (family Oxyopidae) are some of my favorites. They’re big, charismatic, and colorful. The family is a distinctive one with only 3 genera and 18 species in North America. Lynx spiders have prominent, long, straight spines on the legs, and Read more...

Around the world, amateurs are picking up on the rallying cry to identify, describe and name new species—especially insects. From retirees to enthusiastic hobbyists who go bug-hunting in their spare time, the new wave of species-hunters are filling Read more...