Philodromus mineri
Gertsch, 1933
running crab spider
Philodromus mineri is a of running crab in the Philodromidae, first described by Gertsch in 1933. It is found in the United States. Running crab spiders in this are characterized by their laterigrade leg orientation, which allows them to move sideways with agility. The specific epithet honors an individual named Miner, though the etymological details are not documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philodromus mineri: /ˌfiːloʊˈdroʊməs ˈmaɪnəri/
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Distribution
United States. Distribution records from GBIF indicate occurrences in the USA, though specific states or regions are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Notes
The was described by Willis J. Gertsch in 1933. No iNaturalist observations are currently recorded for this species, suggesting it may be underreported, cryptic, or restricted to specific not frequently surveyed by citizen scientists.