Philodromus marxi, the metallic crab spider, is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in the United States. It is a sexually dimorphic species. The males are smooth with a metallic sheen and the females are bristly white and grey.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Metallic 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Philodromidae
- Genus
- Philodromus
- Species
- Philodromus marxi
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