Coriarachne brunneipes

Banks, 1893

Brown-legged Crab Spider

Coriarachne brunneipes is a of crab spider in the Thomisidae, commonly known as the Brown-legged Crab Spider. It occurs across the United States and Canada. The species is known for its association with tree bark and documented maternal care .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coriarachne brunneipes: /ˌkɔriəˈræknɛ ˈbrʌniˌpiːz/

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Habitat

Commonly found living beneath tree bark.

Distribution

Found in the United States and Canada; distribution records include Alberta, Canada.

Life Cycle

Females are known to guard their sac(s) until the spiderlings hatch.

Behavior

Females exhibit maternal care by guarding sacs until spiderling .

More Details

Taxonomic Authority

First described by Nathan Banks in 1893.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 244 observations of this .

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