Apollophanes margareta
Lowrie & Gertsch, 1955
Apollophanes margareta is a of running crab spider in the Philodromidae, first described by Lowrie and Gertsch in 1955. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from the United States and Canada including the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of Philodromidae, it belongs to a family of spiders known for their laterigrade leg orientation that permits sideways movement and their active hunting without web construction.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apollophanes margareta: //ˌæpəloʊˈfeɪniːz ˌmɑːrɡəˈriːtə//
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Identification
Specific diagnostic characters for Apollophanes margareta are not documented in the provided sources. The Apollophanes can be distinguished from other philodromid genera by genitalic features and somatic , but -level identification requires examination of type material or specialized taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
United States; Canada (Alberta, British Columbia)