Xysticus gosiutus
Gertsch, 1933
Xysticus gosiutus is a of crab spider in the Thomisidae, first described by Gertsch in 1933. As a member of the Xysticus, it belongs to a group of ground-dwelling ambush commonly known as ground crab spiders. The species is recorded from the United States and Canada, with specific distribution records from Alberta and British Columbia. Like other Xysticus species, it is likely an ambush hunter that relies on camouflage and rapid leg extension to capture prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xysticus gosiutus: //zɪsˈtɪkəs ɡoʊˈsiːətəs//
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Distribution
Found in the United States and Canada. Specific records exist from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada.