Wind Scorpion

Description:

Their hairiness and rounded opisthosoma (abdomen) are spiderlike, while the front appendages somewhat resemble those of a scorpion. Body length is 1/2″ to 2″ (10-50 mm). The chelicerae (first pair of appendages) are large, toothed, jawlike pincers, and the leglike pedipalps (second pair of appendages) have suctorial tips for seizing prey. Unique racket-shaped organs (malleoli) on the hindmost legs may be sensory.

Habitat:

California to West Texas and as far north as North Dakota and adjacent areas of Canada