Platycryptus
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Template:Short description Template:Automatic taxobox Platycryptus is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by D. E. Hill in 1979.[1] The name comes from the Greek platy meaning flat and crypt meaning hidden, as these spiders are squat and will frequently hide in crevices.[1] They have hairy bodies with a cryptic gray and brown color pattern. They live on or under the bark of trees, and can be found on man-made wooden structures.[2]
Species
Template:As of it contains four species, found only in North America, Central America, and Brazil:[3]
- Platycryptus arizonensis (Barnes, 1958) – USA
- Platycryptus californicus (Peckham & Peckham, 1888) – North, Central America
- Platycryptus magnus (Peckham & Peckham, 1894) – Mexico to Brazil
- Platycryptus undatus (De Geer, 1778) (type) – North America
References
External links
- Platycryptus at Bugguide.net