Oxyopes russoiOxyopes russoi is a species of spider in the family Oxyopidae. It is commonly known as the rusty lynx spider.DistributionOxyopes russoi occurs in Somalia, Eswatini, and South Africa. In South Africa, the species has been recorded from five provinces at altitudes ranging from 15 to 1,334 m above sea level.Habitat and ecologyThe species is commonly found on grasses across multiple biomes including Fynbos, Grassland, and Savanna biomes. It appears to be well-adapted to the grassland environments typical of these biome types.DescriptionOxyopes russoi is known only from females.ConservationOxyopes russoi is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute despite being known only from one sex, due to its wide geographical range. The species is protected in more than ten protected areas and faces no significant threats.