Common Name: golden huntsman spider
Family: Sparassidae
Scientific Name: Olios giganteus
Size: See Image 2
Gender: Female
Although this specimen was found in AZ, they are common in Orange County. I often get calls from worried homeowners who have found one inside their house. Fortunately, this species is not considered aggressive or dangerous.
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D867 (Quartsite, AZ. / 26 Apr. 14)