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''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
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. 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

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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 ''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 female ...
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References

* Dondale, C.D. (1963). Florida Spiders in the ''rufus'' Group in the Genus ''Philodromus'' (Araneae: Thomisidae). '' Psyche'' 70:34-4
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