in this random rambling thread we post random pictures

[3goodeggs]

That is calendar entry worthy. Cover worthy. yep.

 

[Bunnylady]

what is this?

Looks like it has eight legs - some type of sun spider, maybe?

 

[3goodeggs]

wikipedia says: Solifugae is an order of animals in the class Arachnida. They are known variously as camel spiders, wind scorpions, sun spiders or solifuges. The order includes more than 1,000 described species in about 153 genera. Much like a spider, the body of a Solifugid has two tagmata: an opisthosoma (abdomen) behind the prosoma (that is, in effect, a combined head and thorax). At the front end, the prosoma bears two chelicerae that, in most species, are conspicuously large. The chelicerae serve as jaws and in many species also are used for stridulation. Unlike scorpions, solifugids do not have a third tagma that forms a "tail". Most species of Solifugae live in dry climates and feed opportunistically on ground-dwelling arthropods and other small animals. The largest species grow to a length of 12–15 cm (5–6 in), including legs. A number of urban legends exaggerate the size and speed of Solifugae, and their potential danger to humans, which is negligible.

(I had never seen or heard of these things. I think at sizes up to 6 inches, I would have remembered one.
At least they don't eat people.)

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

wikipedia says: Solifugae is an order of animals in the class Arachnida. They are known variously as camel spiders, wind scorpions, sun spiders or solifuges. The order includes more than 1,000 described species in about 153 genera. Much like a spider, the body of a Solifugid has two tagmata: an opisthosoma (abdomen) behind the prosoma (that is, in effect, a combined head and thorax). At the front end, the prosoma bears two chelicerae that, in most species, are conspicuously large. The chelicerae serve as jaws and in many species also are used for stridulation. Unlike scorpions, solifugids do not have a third tagma that forms a "tail". Most species of Solifugae live in dry climates and feed opportunistically on ground-dwelling arthropods and other small animals. The largest species grow to a length of 12–15 cm (5–6 in), including legs. A number of urban legends exaggerate the size and speed of Solifugae, and their potential danger to humans, which is negligible.

(I had never seen or heard of these things. I think at sizes up to 6 inches, I would have remembered one.
At least they don't eat people.)

Yes, I agree, it's a Solifugid.

 

[sgtmom52]

Yes, I agree, it's a Solifugid.

My mistake ~ not an assassin bug. It does look like a Solifugid

 

[drumstick diva]

Honestly, it just looks like a dead bug.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

 

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[theoldchick]

 

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