Xysticus ferox
(Hentz, 1847)
brown crab spider, tan crab spider
Xysticus ferox, commonly known as the brown crab spider or tan crab spider, is a of crab spider in the Thomisidae. It is found throughout the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. As a member of the Xysticus, it exhibits the typical crab spider with laterally extended legs adapted for ambush . The species has been documented in 925 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-observed among North American crab spiders.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xysticus ferox: /ksɪsˈtiːkʊs ˈfɛr.ɒks/
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Distribution
Found in the United States and Canada. Canadian records include Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.