Philodromus pinyonelis
Schick, 1965
Philodromus pinyonelis is a of running crab spider in the Philodromidae, described by Schick in 1965. As a member of the Philodromus, it belongs to a group of spiders commonly known as "running crab spiders" that are frequently encountered on vegetation and human structures. The species is documented from the United States, though specific details about its and remain sparse in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philodromus pinyonelis: //ˌfɪloʊˈdroʊməs ˌpɪnjəˈnɛlɪs//
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Distribution
United States. Distribution records are limited, with occurrence data from the USA documented in GBIF. Specific state or regional distribution details are not well established in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- PhilodromusOther in the Philodromus share the characteristic laterigrade leg orientation and running crab spider . Identification to species level in this genus typically requires examination of genitalia and other microscopic features.
- Selenops (Selenopidae)Flatties in the Selenopidae can appear superficially similar due to their flattened bodies and laterigrade legs, but they have six in one row (versus two rows in Philodromidae) and more extremely flattened bodies adapted for crevice-dwelling.