Eurasian Running Crab Spider

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Philodromus dispar

Eurasian Running Crab Spider, a reference photo
Photo: James K. Lindsey · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eurasian 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Philodromidae
Species
Philodromus dispar

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