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Large Black Spider - Kukulcania
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Large Black Spider - Kukulcania
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
May 8, 2009
Size: Body 5/8 to 3/4
Found on Terra Cotta Brick Wall in the Evening. Seems to have markings on the back that are interesting. Very velvety looking and somewhat hairy/furry.

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Contributed by Nicolle on 8 May, 2009 - 11:21pm
Last updated 15 June, 2009 - 7:47am

Moved
Moved from Spiders.
… Lynette Schimming, 15 June, 2009 - 7:47am

Filistatidae - Crevice Weaver
Female Crevice Weaver.

Maybe Genus Kukulcania.

Might be Kukulcania arizonica, but I'm not sure of the extent of its range.
… Jebus31, 8 May, 2009 - 11:53pm

 
I agree with the Id, wait til
I agree with the Id, wait till you see the male.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 9 May, 2009 - 7:14pm

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