Solifugae (Wind Scorpions or Camel Spiders)

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This thing is huge, has a long body and we found it in the middle if nowhere in the desert. I have no idea what it is. Any help? Thanks.

Submitted by:
halaszcseni
Submitted: Jan 26, 2024
Photographed: Dec 17, 2023
Spider: Solifugae (Wind Scorpions or Camel Spiders)
Location: Qatar
Spotted Outdoors: Desert area
Found in web?: No
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BugmanDan

January 26, 2024 6:33 am

Order Solifugae. Common names: Windscorpion, Sun spider, Camel spider.
A harmless arachnid usually found in shallow burrows, under rocks/logs. Mostly nocturnal.
Too many false myths about these critters.
Their worst is can give a painful pinch if grabbed in the hand.
Solifugae – Wikipedia