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Family PHILODROMIDAE Thorell, 1870

Introduction

Including only three genera, these spiders resemble the Thomisidae (Crab spiders) in which family they have been at times included. They seem to be very rare except in agricultural environments.

 

Diagnosis

Two-clawed hunting spiders with dense true claw tufts and 8 similar eyes in 4 rows or two strongly recurved rows, the flat carapace and weak spines on the legs aid their separation from the Zoridae.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
15-Oct-2020 20-Jun-2012 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)