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Sun Spider / Wind Scorpion
Copyright © 2019 joshua_tx

Sun Spider / Wind Scorpion
Falcon State Park, Zapata County, Texas, USA
April 18, 2019
Not sure if it was attracted to the ultraviolet light that was part of the light sheet setup, but it *did not* like me shining my headlamp on it so I could try (and fail) to get a good photo. It kept running away from the light trying to hide under rocks.

I'm just wondering if it is possible to ID this down to genus or so? It can and probably should be frassed afterwards. Thanks.
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Contributed by joshua_tx on 16 May, 2019 - 3:08pm
Last updated 16 May, 2019 - 10:45pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 16 May, 2019 - 10:45pm login or register to post comments

Curve-faced Solifugid
The dorsal stripe on that long abdomen reminds me of this pregnant female.
Family Ammotrechidae: Beyond this, I'm not sure of the genus.
… Bob Biagi, 16 May, 2019 - 10:43pm login or register to post comments

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