lynx-spider

Japanese: lynx-spider(英語表記)lynxspider
lynx-spider

…When an insect approaches, it quickly pounces on it and catches it. This action is reminiscent of a lynx, so in English this family of spiders is called lynx-spiders. In July and August, they build egg sacs on the leaves of bamboo grass and other plants, and the mother spider lies over them, guarding the eggs without food or drink until they hatch. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "lynx-spider" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…虫が近づくとすばやくとびついてとらえる。この動作がオオヤマネコを連想させるとして,英語ではこの科のクモをlynx‐spiderと呼んでいる。7~8月にササなどの葉の上に卵囊をつくり,母グモはその上におおいかぶさるようにして孵化(ふか)するまで飲まず食わずで卵を守る。…

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