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What is this? is it poisonous?

What is this? is it poisonous?
Los Angeles County, California, USA
May 16, 2010
Size: 1 inch
Found this in a home in the hills of Los Angeles area. Please let us know if you can Identify this bug and if it is poisonous. Send ID info to terrejacobs007@googlemail.com
Thank you.

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This is a solifugid (sometimes called a sun spider)
They lack venom but may give a strong bite in self defense if handled. They are generally regarded as beneficial arthropods. You can read more about them here.

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