Philodromus aureolus, the wandering crab spider, is a mainly European running crab spider of the family Philodromidae. The taxonomy of the species group named after Philodromus aureolus is in a state of flux and a number of new species have recently been recognised.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Philodromus aureolus 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 cespitum
- Philodromus placidus
- Philodromus minutus
- Philodromus imbecillus
- Philodromus longipalpis
- Philodromus marxi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Philodromidae
- Genus
- Philodromus
- Species
- Philodromus aureolus
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