Pistius truncatus

Pistius truncatus is a species of crab spiders belonging to the family Thomisidae.[1][2]

P. truncatus

Pistius truncatus
Female of Pistius truncatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Thomisidae
Genus: Pistius
Species:
P. truncatus
Binomial name
Pistius truncatus
(Pallas, 1772)

Description

Pistius truncatus can reach a length of about 4–5 millimetres (0.16–0.20 in) in males, while females can reach 8–9 millimetres (0.31–0.35 in).

Adults can be found from May to June.[3]

Distribution and habitat

This species has a palaearctic distribution. It is widespread in central and western Europe.[4] It occurs in bushes, mainly in small scrubby oaks and in forest edges.[3]

References

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