Phrurotimpus certus
Gertsch, 1941
Lesser Antmimic Guardstone Spider
Phrurotimpus certus is a small true spider in the Phrurolithidae, first described by Gertsch in 1941. The is distributed across the northern United States and Canada, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. It belongs to a commonly known as antmimic guardstone spiders, though specific behavioral and ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phrurotimpus certus: //ˌfrʊəroʊˈtɪmpəs ˈsɜrtəs//
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Distribution
United States and Canada. Canadian records include Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
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Taxonomic note
placement has varied historically; NCBI lists this under Corinnidae, while current classifications place it in Phrurolithidae.
Observation records
Only 6 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.