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Hogna carolinensis? - Heteropoda venatoria
Copyright © 2012 Marty DeAngelo

Hogna carolinensis? - Heteropoda venatoria
N. Topsail Beach, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA
August 30, 2012
Size: 3.5"
I'm almost sure this is a Carolina wolf spider although it looks much lighter than most of the pictures I've seen here.
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Contributed by Marty DeAngelo on 30 August, 2012 - 10:37pm
Last updated 2 September, 2012 - 12:45pm

Moved
Moved from Spiders.
… Marty DeAngelo, 2 September, 2012 - 12:45pm login or register to post comments

Moved to spiders
Moved from Carolina Wolf Spider.

Actually I'm pretty sure it's Heteropoda venatoria. Compare with


It's probably best that you post your spider images to the spider page since that's the first place we go to check for new spiders. Thanks!
… Lynette Elliott, 2 September, 2012 - 9:56am login or register to post comments

 
Think your right on your ID
Nice id - looks like a dead ringer. A little out of the range given, but definitely the same spider. Thanks for the help!
… Marty DeAngelo, 2 September, 2012 - 12:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Heteropoda venatoria in NC
yes, it appears to be a bit out of range. I will see if I can find a reference to this species in NC.
… Lynette Elliott, 2 September, 2012 - 1:17pm login or register to post comments

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