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Copyright © 1988 Gerardine Vargas

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tucson, pima County, Arizona, USA
October 26, 1988
Size: 3/4 inch
He was on the garage floor. Can anyone tell me what this is?

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Contributed by Gerardine Vargas on 27 October, 2008 - 11:09am
Last updated 17 January, 2009 - 8:47pm

Possibly -
a windscorpion of some sort - please wait for an expert to comment, though...

… Ken Schneider, 27 October, 2008 - 11:20am

Windscorpion
Not an expert but it looks to me to be a windscorpion. Please see here.

Cool critter!
… Sam Houston, 27 October, 2008 - 11:18am

 
Expert here:-)
LOL! I agree with the two previous posts: it IS a solifuge. Curious if you live in the foothills. Here on the valley floor we seldom see things like this.
… Eric R. Eaton, 27 October, 2008 - 2:16pm

 
We actually live far from the
We actually live far from the foothills. This was the second time I saw this windscorpion. First time was in the bathroom sink. It looked dangerous but am relieved to know it isn't venomous. We do have lots of crickets so maybe that's what it mainly eats here. Thanks to all for the info!
… Gerardine Vargas, 27 October, 2008 - 2:39pm

 
Not venemous
Out of all the orders of Arachnida, only spiders, scorpions and the tiny pseudoscorpions have any type of poison (the last is only venomous for things about 1mm long) Though several can spray some very unpleasant smelling compounds if harassed. Cool find!
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 25 November, 2008 - 1:48pm

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