''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
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region, with few species reaching into more southern regions. Some are found in certain parts of
Africa
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, with sporadic species occurring up to
Australia
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. Only one species (''P. traviatus'') is found in (northern)
South America
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. 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
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Nomina dubia
In binomial nomenclature, a ''nomen dubium'' (Latin for "doubtful name", plural ''nomina dubia'') is a scientific name that is of unknown or doubtful application.
Zoology
In case of a ''nomen dubium'' it may be impossible to determine whether a s ...
'' (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 ('' Philodromus marxi'')
References
* Dondale, C.D. (1963). Florida Spiders in the ''rufus'' Group in the Genus ''Philodromus'' (Araneae: Thomisidae). ''Psyche
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Psyche may also refer to:
Psychology
* Psyche (psychology), the totality of the human mind, conscious and unconscious
* ''Psyche'', an 1846 book about the unconscious by Car ...
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