Philodromus anomalus
Gertsch, 1934
running crab spider
Philodromus anomalus is a running crab spider in the Philodromidae, first described by Gertsch in 1934. It is a member of the infraorder Araneomorphae, the "true spiders." The is known from the United States, though specific details about its and remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philodromus anomalus: /fɪloʊˈdroʊməs əˈnɒmələs/
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Distribution
United States
Similar Taxa
- Philodromus spp.Other in the Philodromus share the characteristic laterigrade leg orientation and flattened body form typical of running crab spiders, requiring examination of genitalia or other fine morphological details for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'anomalus' suggests this was considered unusual or anomalous in some respect when first described, though the original description by Gertsch (1934) would need to be consulted for the precise basis of this name.