Platycryptus magnus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in Central America, has a large hairy body and is mostly gray. They are very similar to other platycryptus, but differ from other members of their genus by having a moderate retrolateral tibial apophysis, a small bump on their pedipalp. Previously, Marpissa broadwayi was mischaracterized as a separate species but they are synonymous.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Platycryptus magnus 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
- Menemerus taeniatus
- Marpissa milleri
- Platycryptus californicus
- Menemerus fulvus
- Phanias monticola
- Platycryptus undatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Platycryptus
- Species
- Platycryptus magnus
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