Philodromus imbecillus
This record describes Philodromus imbecillus (species). Recorded family: Philodromidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Philodromus imbecillus is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Identification notes
Female/Male: Palp: Epigynum:
Wikipedia reference for Philodromus imbecillus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philodromus_imbecillus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Philodromidae (Running Crab Spiders)
- Genus
- Philodromus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Dakotas to Nova Scotia ~ Rod Crawford
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Philodromus imbecillus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Philodromus imbecillus (5)
Photo credits: (c) cheins1, all rights reserved, uploaded by cheins1 | (c) Brian Bockhahn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Brian Bockhahn | (c) okinney, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Philodromus imbecillus
What is Philodromus imbecillus?
Philodromus imbecillus is a species in the family Philodromidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Philodromus imbecillus?
Female/Male: Palp: Epigynum:
Where is Philodromus imbecillus found?
Range: Dakotas to Nova Scotia ~ Rod Crawford