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.
Click to View male        Click to View immature female

D867 (Quartsite, AZ. / 26 Apr. 14)