ID please

[GailC]

This spider came in a shipment of crickes from California, any idea what it could be? Around 3/4" LS

 

[thedude]

looks like either a wolf spider or a crab spider of some sorts, im no expert

 

[lucanidae]

Thanatus vulgaris, they are very common in shipments of crickets....not really sure why.

 

[lhystrix]

Thanatus vulgaris, they are very common in shipments of crickets....not really sure why.

Yes. Interesting note from Dondale in SNA:
'...a world traveler; specimens have been found in stores, restaurants, railroad stations, and ships, and as pests in commercial cricket cultures'.

 

[lucanidae]

Any hypothesis as to why? Maybe the environment they raise crickets in is ideal for this species? I can't really think of a good reason why it's always these and no others species...considering the ample food source.

 

[GailC]

thanks everyone.

 

[lhystrix]

Any hypothesis as to why? Maybe the environment they raise crickets in is ideal for this species? I can't really think of a good reason why it's always these and no others species...considering the ample food source.

Me either. It is quite interesting.

 

[Pulk]

is this also T. vulgaris?

 

[lhystrix]

is this also T. vulgaris?

Looking at the length of legs 2, I'd say Ebo (if NA).
Is it from your area?

 

[Pulk]

Yeah, it is from my area. I was wondering if it was Ebo...