Xysticus ellipticus
Turnbull, Dondale & Redner, 1965
Xysticus ellipticus is a crab spider in the Thomisidae, described in 1965. It occurs in the United States and Canada, with confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a ground crab spider, it employs ambush hunting tactics typical of the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xysticus ellipticus: /ˈzɪstɪkəs ɪˈlɪptɪkəs/
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Distribution
United States and Canada. Confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Xysticus spp.Other ground crab spiders in the same share the general body form and ambush hunting strategy, requiring examination of specific morphological characters for separation.
- Thomisidae gen. spp.Other crab spider may occupy similar and display crab-like leg positioning, but differ in body shape and arrangement.