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I didn’t realize how extensive of burrows these guys will make. The entire container (13” x 7.5”) has been burrowed through at one point or another. I constantly find him making new burrows and closing old ones off. Also, when I was in the desert getting soil to put in the container, I was...

I didn’t realize these guys made such elaborate burrows.

Tucson, AZ

I think you’re right. I thought it looked like a wolf spider at first glance, but was swayed by the funnel web. I love learning about all these different spiders I’ve never heard of. This seems to be a fairly uncommon spider. Nothing on here and not a ton on the interwebs.

@dangerforceidle That definitely looks like it! When I first saw him I thought it was a wolf spider, but then thought with the funnel it couldn’t be. Thanks!

Tucson, AZ. I was super surprised at how big this guy was. Funnel is about 2.5 inches in diameter, estimated DLS is 3-4 inches. Anyone want to hazard a guess on ID?

I found this beautiful guy hanging out at work west of Tucson, AZ. The funnel indicates most likely a member of Agelenidae, but I was very surprised at just how big he/she was. The funnel is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and I’m guessing the spider has a DLS of 3-4 inches. Can anyone provide a...

Beautiful! How long is she?

If you need a hunting partner hit me up. I live in Pinal County just north of Tucson.

@RezonantVoid Just to play the Devil's advocate and be a bad influence, could your parents really tell if you had a Formidabilis versus just another Cerberea?? (Disclaimer: Obey your parents, kids)

Ugh. Want!

@RezonantVoid I've had a few in my pool. Tell you what, I'll trade you one for a funnel web spider! Deal?!

Ranatra?

@RezonantVoid I found that some websites called them water stick insects and others call them water scorpions, so of course water scorpion sounds way cooler and that's what I used! :D

The pool was 50 degrees this morning, but this guy didn't seem to care.

@RezonantVoid I guess I always assumed funnelwebs and trapdoors being the same thing, but obviously not when I think about it! Thanks for the education!

@RezonantVoid Yeah I was wondering if it was medically significant since it's a trapdoor and many of the Aussie ones seem to be. Regardless, I'd love to have one of those, plus one of each of the venomous ones!

Stunning. Are they medically significant?

BLM and Forest Service don't typically regulate wildlife, they leave that to the states except in special circumstances such as monuments. So if California requires a permit or license for invert collecting, then that's what you'll need on regular BLM or USFS lands.

So weird, yet so awesome!