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Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 206289

Picture of Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider) - Male

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Giant crab spider

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kmihansky
Submitted: Oct 31, 2025
Photographed: Oct 31, 2025
Spider: Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider)
Sex:
Male,
Location: Joshua Tree, California, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Desert area
Found in web?: No
Attributes:

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November 1, 2025 2:53 am

Yes, commonly called brown huntsman. Heteropoda venatoria, male.

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