Subject: I want to know what this is!
Location: U.S. New Mexico
June 23, 2012 1:23 am
My friend found this and we dont know what it is. hoping you can help?
Signature: Steph
Hi Steph,
This arachnid is a Solifugid, commonly called a Sun Spider or Wind Scorpion, but unlike their distantly related namesakes, Solifugids do not have venom so they pose no threat to humans. They are fierce hunters though, and any small insects, arthropods and even vertebrates can be considered prey.
What's That Bug? does not endorse extermination
Found one under our bed, was biting my fiance… Clovis New Mexico