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Large spider - Hogna carolinensis

Large spider - Hogna carolinensis
Dripping Springs, Hays County, Texas, USA
May 23, 2013
Size: Large
I have about three quarter sized holes in my yard, all three spiders. This was the only guy to come out and say hello. I'm not sure if its a trapdoor spider or a jumping spider, would love to know!

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Moved from Wolf Spiders.

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Moved from Spiders.

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Moved from ID Request.

Wolf Spider, I think the genus is Hogna. Moved for expert review to see if it can be narrowed down any further. I cropped your image, hope you don't mind. Only you and editors could see the full sized version.

 
I actually already figured it
I actually already figured it, and I always forget that :*| thank you! It is a Carolina Wolf Spider!

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