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Sparassidae sp
Eight-eyed spiders, the eyes appear in two largely forward-facing rows of four on the anterior aspect of the prosoma. Huntsman spiders can generally be identified by their legs, which, rather than being jointed vertically relative to the body, are twisted in such a way that in some attitudes the legs extend forward in a crab-like fashion. On their upper surfaces the main colours of huntsman spiders are inconspicuous shades of brown or grey, but many species have undersides more or less aposematically marked in black-and-white, with reddish patches over the mouthparts. Their legs bear fairly prominent spines, but the rest of their bodies are smoothly furry.
They tend to live under rocks, bark and similar shelters, but human encounters are commonly in sheds, garages and other infrequently-disturbed places.
Well camouflaged on the door of my bathroom!
Spotted on Mar 29, 2012
Submitted on Mar 31, 2012
6 Comments
@LauraMaria, it's been a few years since I lived in England, and I didn't have the love for all living things like I do now, so for me, this size of spider is normal! :) But compared to what you get in the UK...yeah, he's a monster.
@1murtu1, thanks, I thought it was something similar but all the huntsman spiders I have seen so far have been green.
Looks like a Rain Spider to me.
I love spiders, by "monster" I meant way bigger than anything we get in England :D haha!
It's not a monster!!! She's pretty ;) could be a wolf spider but I 'am not sure
Lol, thanks, Laura! He's actually about the same size as a green huntsman, just brown instead. Good job I don't mind spiders. :)
Woah, he's a bit of a monster! Not very good on spider ID, I'll wait for people with more experience of that, but this is a spectacular specimen!!