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spider with fangs please ID
Copyright © 2008 mlsjle

spider with fangs please ID
Anza California, Riverside County, California, USA
July 4, 2008
Size: 7/8"
Body 1 3/4 " long, total legnth 2". Palp is 3/4" long and 1/16 round with 2 joint. Chelicera is 1/8 to 1/4 long with 1/8 fangs. Abdomen is 3/4 long with black stripes and white edges.
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Contributed by mlsjle on 4 July, 2008 - 11:29am
Last updated 6 August, 2008 - 6:25pm

Thank you.
Thank you, Jay, for your correction. Don't mind at all.

Didn't realize this was a windscorpion. We have lived here for 13 years now and this is the first time we have seen one.
… mlsjle, 4 July, 2008 - 3:16pm login or register to post comments

Minor correction...
I hope you don't mind, but I modified your image to show where the body length should be measured with an arachnid, and changed the "Size:" parameter to reflect accordingly. Palps, chelicerae and even spinnerets (for spiders) are considered appendages and are not included in the body length measurement.

I wouldn't have bothered, but you did such a great job measuring everything so I figured you wouldn't mind a little help! If you prefer, I can return your image to its original state upon request.
… Jay Barnes, 4 July, 2008 - 12:34pm login or register to post comments

Not a spider, a windscorpion
see order Solifugae. No venom, although it may bite if threatened.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 4 July, 2008 - 11:48am login or register to post comments

 
Thank You very much. More whe
Thank You very much. More where this one came frome!!!!!!!!
… mlsjle, 4 July, 2008 - 12:03pm login or register to post comments

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