Unidentified

Picture ID 108065

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Olios giganteus (Giant Crab Spider)? I need Spiderman… or Spiderwoman. ;-) For perspective, this is an Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi), the smallest owl in the world, at the entrance to a nest in a Saguaro. Adult owl total length 12.4-14.2 cm, mass 35-55 g (4.9” - 5.6” total length and 1.2 - 1.8 ounces).

Submitted by:
wildnaturephotos
Submitted: May 25, 2020
Photographed: May 23, 2020
Spider: Unidentified
Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Desert area
Found in web?: No
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j_staff99

May 25, 2020 2:45 pm

Does look like a Giant Crab spider

WildNaturePhotos

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May 25, 2020 3:08 pm

Thanks.

WildNaturePhotos

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February 10, 2021 12:35 am

I’m now pretty certain that this is a Giant Crab Spider (Olios giganteus). Is there a way to change the ID from “Unidentified” to “Giant Crab Spider (Olios giganteus)” so that others can see it? Thanks.

Dmalone

May 26, 2020 12:39 am

Amazing photo! Sorry, I can’t help with identifying your spider, but I agree with J_staff99.

Helper-Harvestman

June 12, 2020 3:55 pm

Wow, what a fantastic shot.