Solifugae (Wind Scorpions or Camel Spiders)

Picture ID 13501

Picture of unidentified spider

Comments & ID Thoughts

It was a hot nighy in Albuquerque. The area of the photograph is a very dry and hot desert with sand all around the area. We saw it at night coming from the kitchen. We are thinking it came from the backyard which is sand not grass or it may have been hiding in plants recently purchased. Picture 2.

  • Submitted by: 
    wmoreno1
  • Submitted: May 15, 2018
  • Photographed: May 15, 2018
  • Spider: Solifugae (Wind Scorpions or Camel Spiders)
  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • Spotted Indoors: Other
  • Found in web?: No
  • Attributes:
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OmfgHelpMe

I am almost certain this is a Sun Spider..

BugmanDan

Hi. Yes, this is a solifugae, windscorpions. Your little male is most likely Genus Eremobates.
These are not true spiders, known as sun spiders or camel spiders.
A harmless arachnid, they produce no venom or poison. Worst is they can give a good pinch if grabbed in the hand or mishandled.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/365718/bgpage
Great pest control in your back yard. Likely just strayed in with an open door.
Welcome to the site.

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