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Philodromus
''Philodromus'' is a genus of philodromid crab spiders. Spiders in this genus are distinctively flattened. The more than 250 described species are distributed throughout the Holarctic region, with few species reaching into more southern regions. Some are found in certain parts of Africa, with sporadic species occurring up to Australia. Only one species (''P. traviatus'') is found in (northern) South America. 16 species occur in Central Europe. Species Selected examples of ''Philodromus'' species: * '' P. aureolus'' * '' P. cespitum'' * '' P. dispar'' * '' P. fallax'' * '' P. margaritatus'' * '' P. rufus'' * '' P. rufus vibrans'' * '' P. vulgaris'' Dubious names '' Nomina dubia'' (dubious names) include: *''Philodromus depriesteri'' (Braun, 1965) *''Philodromus micans'' (Menge, 1875) Gallery Philodromus margaritatus.ogv, ''Philodromus margaritatus'' Metallic Crab Spider - Philodromus marxi, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia.jpg, Male metallic crab spider ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Aureolus
''Philodromus aureolus'', the wandering crab spider, is a mainly European running crab spider of the family Philodromidae. The taxonomy of the species group named after ''Philodromus aureolus'' is in a state of flux and a number of new species have recently been recognised. Description The prosoma often has a broad bright median band, which is plain. The legs are yellowish grey or brown with dark spots. The opisthosoma is very variably coloured, brown or yellowish brown, mostly spotted with bright median band and often with a dark cardiac mark that reaches the second pair of sigillae, and with dark chevrons. The male often more intensely patterned, although sometimes males may be plain dark brown. The body length of a male is 3.5-6.5 mm, that of females 4-8.5 mm. Biology ''Philodromus aureolus'' hunts by relying on camouflage, stealth and speed to hunt prey. The males are bright green, the females lighterer in colour and it is thought that they can change colour to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Cespitum
''Philodromus cespitum'' is a species of running crab spider in the family ''Philodromidae.'' It is found in North America, Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East and Asia. ''P. cespitum'' is a foliage-dweller, and is the most abundant species found in European fruit orchards. It acts as a Biological pest control, biological control by preying on orchard pests. ''P. cespitum'' is a Diurnality, diurnal ambush hunter and preys on Aphid, aphids, insects, and occasionally competitor spider species. Males court females by tapping on the females’ bodies with their forelegs. They then insert a genital plug into the female during copulation. Unlike in many other spider species, subsequent males can mate with plugged females by removing part of the plug prior to copulation. Males discriminate among females based on virginity and plug size, and can determine these factors using the females’ draglines and plug samples. Description Males of this species are approximately 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus
''Philodromus'' is a genus of philodromid crab spiders. Spiders in this genus are distinctively flattened. The more than 250 described species are distributed throughout the Holarctic region, with few species reaching into more southern regions. Some are found in certain parts of Africa, with sporadic species occurring up to Australia. Only one species (''P. traviatus'') is found in (northern) South America. 16 species occur in Central Europe. Species Selected examples of ''Philodromus'' species: * '' P. aureolus'' * '' P. cespitum'' * '' P. dispar'' * '' P. fallax'' * '' P. margaritatus'' * '' P. rufus'' * '' P. rufus vibrans'' * '' P. vulgaris'' Dubious names '' Nomina dubia'' (dubious names) include: *''Philodromus depriesteri'' (Braun, 1965) *''Philodromus micans'' (Menge, 1875) Gallery Philodromus margaritatus.ogv, ''Philodromus margaritatus'' Metallic Crab Spider - Philodromus marxi, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia.jpg, Male metallic crab spider ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Fallax
''Philodromus'' is a genus of philodromid crab spiders. Spiders in this genus are distinctively flattened. The more than 250 described species are distributed throughout the Holarctic region, with few species reaching into more southern regions. Some are found in certain parts of Africa, with sporadic species occurring up to Australia. Only one species (''P. traviatus'') is found in (northern) South America. 16 species occur in Central Europe. Species Selected examples of ''Philodromus'' species: * '' P. aureolus'' * '' P. cespitum'' * '' P. dispar'' * '' P. fallax'' * '' P. margaritatus'' * '' P. rufus'' * '' P. rufus vibrans'' * '' P. vulgaris'' Dubious names ''Nomina dubia'' (dubious names) include: *''Philodromus depriesteri'' (Braun, 1965) *''Philodromus micans'' (Menge, 1875) Gallery Philodromus margaritatus.ogv, ''Philodromus margaritatus'' Metallic Crab Spider - Philodromus marxi, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia.jpg, Male metallic crab spider ('' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Rufus
''Philodromus rufus'', also known as the White-striped Running Crab Spider is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in North America, Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Sibiria), Central Asia, China, Korea, and Japan. Subspecies These five subspecies belong to the species ''Philodromus rufus'': * (''Philodromus rufus rufus'') Walckenaer, 1826 * ''Philodromus rufus jenningsi'' Cutler, 2003 * ''Philodromus rufus pacificus'' Banks, 1898 * ''Philodromus rufus quartus'' Dondale & Redner, 1968 * '' Philodromus rufus vibrans'' Dondale, 1964 References Further reading * External links * rufus Rufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin '' rufus'', "red"). Notable people with the name include: Given name Politicians * Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Nigerian politician * Rufus ... Articles created by Qbugbot Spiders described in 1826 {{philodromidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Marxi
''Philodromus marxi'', the metallic crab spider, is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in the United States. They are a sexually dimorphic species. The males are smooth with a metallic sheen and the females present as bristly white and grey. References External links * Philodromus, marxi Articles created by Qbugbot Spiders described in 1884 {{philodromidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Margaritatus
''Philodromus margaritatus'' is a species of philodromid crab spiders. It is found in Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia to Kazakhstan, Korea and Japan. References External links ''Philodromus margaritatus''at the World Spider Catalog margaritatus Spiders described in 1757 Taxa named by Carl Alexander Clerck Spiders of Europe Spiders of Asia {{philodromidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Dispar
''Philodromus dispar'' is a philodromid crab spider found on trees and bushes. It is an agile hunter. The female of the species is variable in size and colour. The male is shiny and iridescent black or dark brown with white edges. The spider is about 5mm long; it feeds on flies and other insects. It does not build a web, but hunts its prey by remaining stationary in ambush and awaiting prey to come near it. References External links Pictures of ''P. dispar'' dispar Spiders of Europe Spiders described in 1826 {{philodromidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Rufus Vibrans
''Philodromus rufus vibrans'' is a subspecies of spider that ambushes its prey and lives in United States and Canada. It is commonly seen in forests, aspen parkland, wetland, riparian zones, and grassland A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses ( Poaceae). However, sedge ( Cyperaceae) and rush ( Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs. Grasslands occur na .... References External links The Nearctic Spider Database rufus vibrans Spiders of North America Spiders described in 1964 {{philodromidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philodromus Vulgaris
''Philodromus vulgaris'' is a species of spider, commonly called the longlegged crab spider, in the genus ''Philodromus ''Philodromus'' is a genus of philodromid crab spiders. Spiders in this genus are distinctively flattened. The more than 250 described species are distributed throughout the Holarctic region, with few species reaching into more southern regions. ...'' found in the USA and Canada. References vulgaris Spiders of North America Spiders described in 1847 {{philodromidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Araneomorphae Genera
The Araneomorphae (also called the Labidognatha) are an infraorder of spiders. They are distinguishable by chelicerae (fangs) that point diagonally forward and cross in a pinching action, in contrast to the Mygalomorphae (tarantulas and their close kin), where they point straight down. Araneomorphs comprise the vast majority of living spiders. Distinguishing characteristics Most spider species are Araneomorphae, which have fangs that face towards each other, increasing the orientations they can employ during prey capture. They have fewer book lungs (when present), and the females typically live one year. The Mygalomorphae have fangs that face towards the ground, and which are parallel to the long axis of the spider's body, thus they have only one orientation they can employ during prey capture. They have four pairs of book lungs, and the females often live many years. Image:Atrax robustus.jpg, This ''Atrax robustus'' shows the orientation of Myglamorphae fangs. Image:Che ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South America
South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the southern subregion of a single continent called America. South America is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest. The continent generally includes twelve sovereign states: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela; two dependent territories: the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; and one internal territory: French Guiana. In addition, the ABC islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ascension Island (dependency of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory), Bouvet Island ( dependency of Norway), Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
