Xysticus gulosus

Keyserling, 1880

Xysticus gulosus is a of crab spider in the Thomisidae, described by Keyserling in 1880. It belongs to the Xysticus, a diverse group of ground-dwelling ambush commonly known as ground crab spiders. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its genus, it likely employs a sit-and-wait hunting strategy, using its enlarged front legs to capture prey.

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How to pronounce Xysticus gulosus: //zɪsˈtɪkəs ɡjʊˈloʊsəs//

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.

Behavior

Members of the Xysticus have been observed engaging in ballooning for , where spiders climb vertical objects and release silk threads to catch wind currents.

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