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Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 76671

Picture of Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider) - Male - Dorsal

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Maybe Hogna antelucana —— Light and dark brown, tan markings, about 2-2 1/2 inch legs, circular carapace area, elongated abdomen, about 4 inches w/ legs included (see my other post for another picture)

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CalumEwing

This is the Giant Crab Spider, Heteropoda venatoria, part of the Huntsman Spider family Sparassidae.

TangledWeb

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