Crab spider for identification

[Bruce Williams]

Stockgrove Country Park, Beds. On fence beneath line of broadleaf trees bordering coniferous wood and meadow.

Size: ~3.5mm

Help with identification appreciated.



Bruce

[ladyhawk]

could it be one of the crab running spiders ( Philodromidae ) maybe ?

[aeshna5]

Agree a Philodromus species.

[Bruce Williams]

Thanks for your help ladyhawk and aeshna.

Bruce

[Falcon5]

Seen several recently to. Great picture

[Geoff F]

Unfortunately, like so many spiders, Philodromus don't follow a strict 'colour code' so it is difficult to identify the species.

However, P. aureolus is one of the commonest forms which are found in a range of general habitats; so I would put my money on that species. But in reality, we are just playing 'guess the spider' now!

[Bruce Williams]

Thanks for your comments Falcon5 and Geoff - much appreciated.

Bruce