Oxyopes cf. birmanicus, Family: Oxyopidae

Lynx spider is the common name for any member of the family Oxyopidae. Most species make little use of webs, instead spending their lives as hunting spiders on plants. Many species frequent flowers in particular, ambushing pollinators, much as crab spiders do. They tend to tolerate members of their own species more than most spiders do. Oxyopidae in general rely on keen eyesight in stalking, chasing, or ambushing prey, and also in avoiding enemies. The generic name means "keen-eyed", from Ancient Greek ὀξύς (oxús, "sharp") and ὤψ (ṓps, "eye").

The Burmese Lynx Spiders, belonging to the species Oxyopes birmanicus, are agile hunters and have the advantage of their long legs armed with nearly erect spines. They can be seen running and jumping after prey, and although measuring less than one centimeter (female 7-9 mm, male 6-7 mm), it is not uncommon that their preys exceed the size of the spider. When approached, they dart quickly to the reverse side of a leaf.