Gertsch-1933
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Philodromus mineri
running crab spider
Philodromus mineri is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae, first described by Gertsch in 1933. It is found in the United States. Running crab spiders in this genus are characterized by their laterigrade leg orientation, which allows them to move sideways with agility. The specific epithet honors an individual named Miner, though the etymological details are not documented in available sources.
Xysticus paiutus
Xysticus paiutus is a species of crab spider in the family Thomisidae, first described by Gertsch in 1933. Like other members of its genus, it is a ground-dwelling ambush predator. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited.