[3] Philodromids have a crab-like shape due to the first two pairs of legs being oriented sideways (laterigrade).

[4] This is superficially similar to the "true" crab spiders (Thomisidae), such as Misumena vatia, but these families are not as closely related as previously thought.

[4] In terms of colouration, they are usually cream to light brown and have faint longitudinal stripes.

[6] Philodromidae are active predators and often occur on the stems and leaves of plants.

[6] As of April 2019[update], the World Spider Catalog accepts the following genera:[2]