Philodromus californicus
Keyserling, 1884
California running crab spider
Philodromus californicus is a of running crab spider in the Philodromidae. It is native to North America, with records from the United States. As a member of the Philodromidae, it belongs to a family characterized by laterigrade leg orientation that permits sideways movement. The species was described by Keyserling in 1884.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philodromus californicus: //fɪloʊˈdroʊməs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the United States. Distribution records are sparse, with only 5 observations documented in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Similar Taxa
- PhilodromusOther in the Philodromus share the laterigrade leg structure and general body plan, requiring careful examination of morphological details for definitive identification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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