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 (Siberia), Central Asia, China, Korea, and Japan.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of White-striped Running Crab Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Philodromus exilis
- Philodromus minutus
- Philodromus albidus
- Philodromus cespitum
- Philodromus aureolus
- Philodromus marxi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Philodromidae
- Genus
- Philodromus
- Species
- Philodromus rufus
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