Philodromus uljin sp. nov., a new running crab spider (Araneae, Philodromidae) from South Korea

Biodiversity Data Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Chang Moon Jang, Sue Yeon Lee, Seung Tae Kim
DOI: 10.3897/bdj.14.e178451
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Abstract

Philodromidae Thorell, 1869 is a spider family comprising 531 species in 31 genera distributed worldwide. Amongst these genera, Philodromus Walckenaer, 1826 is the most diverse with 211 described species. A new running crab spider, Philodromus uljin sp. nov. , is described from Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. This study provides a diagnosis, morphological description and photographs of the habitat, live habitus and genital organs of both males and females.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies Study of Mite Species Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology

Publication details

Journal / source
Biodiversity Data Journal
Volume
14
Pages
e178451–e178451
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN