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Possible Hogna sp. miami - Hogna lenta -

Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA
March 26, 2017

This very large girl was out foraging at night near the edge of the woods. She was so large she could not be contained in the catch cups I normally use, so I got ahold of a deli cup and determined that she was about the size of a half dollar legs and all. My guess because of size is a Hogna, and I would further guess miami, but I am not sure. She has spun a turret like structure in her new enclosure and has completely wrapped herself in it.

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Contributed by Anne Baxter Johnson on 28 March, 2017 - 10:54pm
Last updated 6 April, 2017 - 11:59am

Moved

Moved from Hogna.

… Laura P., 6 April, 2017 - 11:59am

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Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Bob Biagi, 29 March, 2017 - 5:38pm

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Female - Hogna lenta?

This looks like a female Hogna lenta. (south-eastern) What do you mean by "miami"?

… Bob Biagi, 28 March, 2017 - 11:46pm

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Female Hogna lenta?

It is my understanding that Hogna lenta was recently renamed Hogna miami. In truth, I much prefer the H. lenta moniker and I hope that I am wrong about the miami thing. I have, however, seen this in more than one place. I agree though. I do believe she is a female Hogna lenta. Size alone was one of the clues. She makes these crazy little oval shaped "cocoons" that she encloses herself in. I have never, ever witnessed that before! Thanks for identifying her for me!

… Anne Baxter Johnson, 29 March, 2017 - 5:22pm

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If that change has ...

been made it is not yet reflected on the World Spider Catalog. I've been waiting for this genus to be revised.

… Laura P., 6 April, 2017 - 12:00pm

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Not exactly

The Hogna lenta group includes H. miami in Group B, sub-group 3. I'm not sure how these species relate to your spider. Let's wait for an expert, before placing this to the species level.

… Bob Biagi, 29 March, 2017 - 5:36pm

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