description Running Crab Spider (Philodromus dispar) Overview
Philodromus dispar is a running crab spider in the family Philodromidae, described by Charles Athanase Walckenaer in 1826 and distributed across much of Europe. It is an active hunter that pursues small invertebrates on vegetation and tree bark instead of constructing a web to capture prey. Adult males are notably darker than females, while both sexes have the flattened body and laterally extended legs typical of running crab spiders.
help Running Crab Spider (Philodromus dispar) FAQ
What kind of spider is Philodromus dispar?
Philodromus dispar is a running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is an active hunter that moves across vegetation and tree bark.
Does Philodromus dispar build a web to catch prey?
It generally hunts without constructing a prey-catching web. Instead, it pursues small invertebrates directly on plants and bark.
Who described Philodromus dispar?
Charles Athanase Walckenaer described the species in 1826. The spider is distributed across much of Europe.
How does Philodromus dispar move and hunt?
It runs actively over vegetation and tree bark while searching for small invertebrates. That roaming hunting behavior is typical of running crab spiders.
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