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Large Spider - Kukulcania
Copyright © 2014 dezzydoll

Large Spider - Kukulcania
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
January 16, 2014
Found this one in front of my grandmothers. Played dead when I blew on her (I believe?)

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Contributed by dezzydoll on 16 January, 2014 - 10:26am
Last updated 11 July, 2017 - 3:52pm

Moved
Moved from Kukulcania.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 11 July, 2017 - 3:52pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Laura P., 18 January, 2014 - 10:08pm

Close - it's a Crevice Weaver
They do look fairly similar to trapdoor spiders. Your spider is harmless and is likely one of the Kukulcania. I'd guess a juvenile female. Compare with
… Lynette Elliott, 16 January, 2014 - 5:51pm

Possibly a Trapdoor
For some reason, I am reminded of a species of trapdoor spider. To be honest, I think it is a male. However, let's let someone else weigh in on this.
… Chao "Jimmy" Wu, 16 January, 2014 - 5:28pm

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