Philodromus placidus

Banks, 1892

running crab spider

Philodromus placidus is a of running crab spider in the Philodromidae. It is commonly found across North America, with distribution records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States. As a member of the Philodromidae, it is an active hunter that does not build webs to capture prey.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Philodromus placidus: //ˌfaɪloʊˈdroʊməs ˈplæsɪdəs//

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, with broader distribution across the United States.

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Taxonomic authority

First described by Nathan Banks in 1892.

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