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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Chelicerates (Chelicerata) » Arachnids (Arachnida) » Spiders (Araneae) » True Spiders (Araneomorphae) » Entelegynae » Running Crab Spiders (Philodromidae) » Philodromus » Philodromus dispar
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black and white male crab spider - Philodromus dispar - male
Copyright © 2009 Lynette Elliott

black and white male crab spider - Philodromus dispar - Male
Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
May 10, 2009
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Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 13 May, 2009 - 9:18am

Very nice.
Very nice image. I remember this species from my childhood in Oregon:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 May, 2009 - 10:39am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Eric,
These are cute litte spiders, definitely memorable.
… Lynette Elliott, 13 May, 2009 - 2:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Do you remember how big this was?
I believe P. dispar is the species that is really thriving around my house, but I've only ever seen/collected immatures, so I was wondering how big the adults get? Do you happen to know?
… Mandy Howe, 17 February, 2010 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

 
5 mm
Adult males are around 5 mm. Females are around a mm larger I guess. It seems like only their legs get longer!
… Lynette Elliott, 17 February, 2010 - 10:52pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I see what you mean about the legs. One of the females I have right now has a smaller body and longer legs than the younger female I have. I was glad to hear 5mm. Now I know I don't have to wait too long for the couple I have to mature. I'm hoping they're penultimate...but it's taking sooo long! I keep feeding and hydrating them but they just won't molt! Grr.
… Mandy Howe, 17 February, 2010 - 11:27pm login or register to post comments

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