Running Crab Spider; Araña Cangrejo Corredora

Philodromidae family is similar to the "true" crab spiders in the family Thomisidae.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philodromidae
However, studies have shown that these families are not as closely related as previously thought.
The spiders of this genus can be recognized by the fact that the second leg pair is longer that the other legs. Their size varies between 3 and 7 mm.
Philodromids are 'quiet' spiders that are well camouflaged but can run very fast to escape or pursuit their prey. When they flee, they run sideways.
The difference between male and female can be great.

The most common genus is Philodromus which, like Ebo is widespread.

The family contains over 500 species in nearly 30 genera. None of the species build webs, but they do use silk for draglines and for egg sacs.