Psilochorus pullulus
Species of spider
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Psilochorus pullulus is a species of spider in the family Pholcidae.
| Psilochorus pullulus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Pholcidae |
| Genus: | Psilochorus |
| Species: | P. pullulus |
| Binomial name | |
| Psilochorus pullulus (Hentz, 1850) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Theridion pullulum | |
Description
Behavior
While they are often found in the vicinity of old abandoned buildings, they are not found indoors, but live under boards, stones or trash, often associated with Loxosceles. When disturbed they usually run rapidly to a hiding place, but at times crouch motionless.[1]
Distribution
Name
The species name is derived from Latin pullulus "producing young".
