Foliage-dwelling
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Ebo latithorax
running crab spider
Ebo latithorax is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It belongs to a genus characterized by exceptionally long second legs that are at least twice the length of the other legs, giving these small spiders an unusual 'wingspan' relative to their body size. The species is found in the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other philodromids, it is an active hunter that prowls for prey among vegetation rather than building webs to capture food.
Lebia bumeliae
Lebia bumeliae is a species of colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Schaeffer in 1910. The genus Lebia is characterized by relatively small beetles with often bright metallic wing covers that draw attention despite their size. The specific epithet "bumeliae" suggests an association with plants in the genus Bumelia (sourgum or chittamwood). The species is known from North America, with records from the United States.
Tmarus
Octopus Spiders
Tmarus is a large genus of crab spiders (family Thomisidae) established by Eugène Simon in 1875, with more than 230 described species distributed across all continents except Antarctica. These small to moderate-sized spiders (3.7–7.3 mm body length) are characterized by cryptic bark-like coloration and ambush predatory behavior. The genus exhibits sexual dimorphism, with females typically larger than males.
Trichopsocus clarus
Trichopsocus clarus is a small psocid (barklouse) species in the family Trichopsocidae. It is distinguished by its yellow to orange coloration. The species has a remarkably broad distribution, occurring across Europe from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, as well as on Atlantic islands and in Australia and New Zealand. It inhabits foliage of various trees.