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Wind Scorpion  - Solifugae

Wind Scorpion - Solifugae
Zavala County, Texas, USA
April 7, 2011
Size: 4 inches
Anyone know the specific spps?

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Wind Scorpion  - Solifugae Wind Scorpion  - Solifugae

I cant give you a species..
..But I CAN provide a genus, thanks to Warren Savary!


Eremorhax! Note how the entire body is covered with dense setae, and the thick stout appearance. Appears to be a male as well! these are large beautiful solifugae!

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

This might help
Muma, M.H. 1970. Synoptic Review of North American, Central American & West Indies Solpugida. Arthropods of Florida & Neighboring Land Areas, Vol. 5. Available on-line here. You'll need the DjVu browser plug-in to read it.

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