Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Explanation of Names
Named after Kukulcan, the Mayan feathered-serpent god.
Numbers
There may be 5 species and 1 subspecies in the US.
Kukulcania arizonica
Kukulcania geophila
- Kukulcania geophila wawona
Kukulcania hibernalis
Kukulcania hurca
Kukulcania utahana
Identification
These spiders create a tube-like retreat in cracks.
This spider varies greatly in color from light brown to dark black. Females are generally grey to black while the males are tan. Males look very similar to the Recluse spiders, except they have much longer pedipalps, eight eyes (not six as in the Recluse family), and very long front legs.
Female
Male
Internet References
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aces.nmsu.edu - K. arizonica & hibernalis ranges in the southwest.
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wikipedia.org - List of species.
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edis.ifas.ufl.edu - Information and images.
