Another "PLease help ID" thread.

[Henry Kane]

Well, this was sold to me as a Xenesthis sp. (intermedius I believe it was) I think it's safe to say at this point that I didn't get what I paid for. Worst part is the rediculous amount I paid for this girl...as a sling no less. It's been a year or so. MAybe I'll get some kind of compensation, maybe not. *sigh*. We'll see.

Anyhow, I really can't tell what I did wind up with. (whatever it is, it's not likely worth what I dished out) I'm thinking it could possibly be a Phormictopus...cubensis or maybe altrichromatus? Anyhow, if anyone has any ideas as to what she could be, I'd love to hear them. Thnx.

Atrax

 

[Henry Kane]

Another pic with different lighting to try to show the irridescent gold. It didn't pick up that great in the pics but in person it is rather stunning. Also note the irridescent gold on the femur. (on the two legs below the carapace)

 

[Henry Kane]

Last one. I circled the gold irridescense on the femurs.

Thanks for any help.

Atrax

 

[Phillip]

My 1st thought was P cubensis as well but I wouldn't bet on it as I am unsure. Hate that ya got something other than what ya paid for though. Seems to be a growing problem in the hobby unfortunately which is why you have to be careful who ya buy from.

Phil

 

[LaRiz]

Gary,
Right off, your specimen does not appear to be a Xenethis sp. The genus is easily distinguished by the odd metatarsal scopulae on legs III and IV. The scopulae, sort of, wrap-around that segment.
Check the 2nd pic in this thread.
click me
As to what it is...?
john

 

[Telson]

Man, that's a REAL bummer....

For the sake of those about to purchase orders, I'd say all these miss-IDs should start getting noted in the dealer reviews section of the forums. If the dealer makes repairations, great, that can also be noted, but still, this is becoming a SERIOUS problem from all the threads I'm seeing about it. The simple fact that this thread was prefaced with "Another..." indicates that it's gotten out of hand, and I think it would be benificial to all of us who don't know where the majority of the missidentified T's are being sold, so we can make a better informed decision as to whom to buy from.

I'm not saying "go slam the dealers" of course. I'm just saying we all should be given the chance to shy away from dealers who show a pattern for selling misslabelled T's. It could well be the fault of the wholesalers that these shops are buying from, or even further up the line of mddle-men, but even if so, noting a pattern would help push those dealers in to changing the sources THEY buy from so that WE can stop getting the wrong T's when we place an order.

 

[SkyeSpider]

Originally posted by Telson
For the sake of those about to purchase orders, I'd say all these miss-IDs should start getting noted in the dealer reviews section of the forums.

I think that's a good idea. I hate hearing stories like these.

As for what that spider is, I'm not entirely sure. I've never seen one like that. All I can say, is that it's not a Xenthesis sp, for sure. I got one from Todd Gearheart recently, and the difference is dramatic.

-Bryan

 

[Martin H.]

Hello Bryan,

Originally posted by TheEternal

All I can say, is that it's not a Xenthesis sp, for sure. I got one from Todd Gearheart recently, and the difference is dramatic.

which Xenesthis species did you get from Todd Gearheart? X. immanis or the "Amazonian Powder Blue"? If the latter, then you might be interested in this thread: >>click here<<

all the best,
Martin

 

[SkyeSpider]

Originally posted by Martin H.
which Xenesthis species did you get from Todd Gearheart? X. immanis or the "Amazonian Powder Blue"? If the latter, then you might be interested in this thread: >>click here<<

I got a Xenthesis intermedia.

-Bryan

 

[SkyeSpider]

As to what spider you have, Atrax, my best guess would be Phormictopus cancerides. That said, it's only a guess.

-Bryan

 

[Nixy]

Who did you buy the spider from and do they have anything to say about the obvious mixup?

 

[Tangled WWWeb]

My best guess would be a Phormictopus spp. as well.

 

[nemesis6sic6]

Originally posted by TheEternal
As to what spider you have, Atrax, my best guess would be Phormictopus cancerides. That said, it's only a guess.

-Bryan

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yeah but if it was a Phormictopus, then the spiderling would look blue I am guessing.

any ways have a nice day

geo

 

[Henry Kane]

Originally posted by LaRiz
Gary,
Right off, your specimen does not appear to be a Xenethis sp. The genus is easily distinguished by the odd metatarsal scopulae on legs III and IV. The scopulae, sort of, wrap-around that segment.
Check the 2nd pic in this thread.
click me
As to what it is...?
john

Thanks for the reference John. Even still I was already 90% sure it wasn't Xenesthis an instar ago.

I'm still contemplating my approach to this dilemma. There are certain circumstances that may indicate that I'm flat out F'ed at this point but I'm going to exercise every possibility for this to be made right before posting a review/details and such.

Atrax

 

[Telson]

Been waiting to hear news on this one... You talk to the guy you got it from yet?