Philodromus rufus explained

Philodromus rufus, also known as the White-striped Running Crab Spider is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in North America, Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia), Central Asia, China, Korea, and Japan.

Subspecies

These five subspecies belong to the species Philodromus rufus:

• (Philodromus rufus rufus) Walckenaer, 1826
• Philodromus rufus jenningsi Cutler, 2003
• Philodromus rufus pacificus Banks, 1898
• Philodromus rufus quartus Dondale & Redner, 1968
• Philodromus rufus vibrans Dondale, 1964

Further reading

• Predatory Behavior of Philodromus Rufus Walckenaer. 1966. Haynes . D. L.. The Canadian Entomologist. 98. 2. 113–133. 10.4039/Ent98113-2.