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Desert Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
33.6639, -114.23
Field Notes
Description:
Large spider covered with light brown or tan hair.
Habitat:
Dry, well drained soils, often near a wash.
Notes:
This is a female tarantula walking through our winter campsite in Arizona. Males have black hairs covering legs and edges of body and are lankier.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 23, 2011
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