Olios giganteus
(Giant Crab Spider)

Picture ID 202540

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This pic was taken in my camper. In Rocksprings, Texas in the hill country. I would like to known what it is and is it dangerous.

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rory-gresham
Submitted: Dec 3, 2024
Photographed: Dec 1, 2024
Spider: Olios giganteus (Giant Crab Spider)
Location: Rocksprings, Texas, Texas, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
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Nod

December 3, 2024 5:21 pm

It’s just a giant crab spider…Olios giganteus
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/11405617
It’s harmless

Last edited 1 month ago by Nod

Rory Gresham

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December 3, 2024 7:27 pm

Ok, thanks

BugmanDan

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December 4, 2024 2:08 am

I would have suggested Heteropoda venatoria. I have been up close and personal with both species, and both can be found in Texas. Cool spiders, very harmless.

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Picture ID 202540

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