Found these cute little guys under a rock.

[Noexcuse4you]

They're about 3 or 4mm. Momma was no where to be found.

 

[froggyman]

what are they?

 

[Frédérick]

aphonopelma sp "USA"? dunno lol

hmm 2mm is veeery small...?!

 

[What]

Might be good to have a scale shot....

Like with a dime or penny.

 

[Noexcuse4you]

I'm not really sure what they are. I doubt they're aphonopelma. They weren't anywhere near a burrow or anything. Actually, now that I'm looking at a ruler...they were more like 3 or 4mm. I know, I should've put a scale next to them. Next time I go hiking I'm bringing a ruler. I thought they were ants at first, but then I looked closer and they were spiderlings!

 

[hamfoto]

They are not Aphonopelma...those have a big black spot on the abodomen, where the urticating hairs are.

But, where are you from? where did you see these? that could help...

They do look like "true" spiders based on the carapace shape and eye arrangement.

Chris

 

[lhystrix]

They're about 3 or 4mm. Momma was no where to be found.

Look like early instar Kukulcania's to me. Also looks like cribellate web in upper left of image.

 

[Noexcuse4you]

I was thinking the same thing Jeff. I heard Kukulcanias live up to 10 years. I should've kept a couple slings and see if it was true

 

[syndicate]

coool shot whatever they are.i really want to keep some Kukulcania.someone needs to catch me some heh

 

[ChainsawMonkey]

well, whatever they are, I wish them the best of luck.

 

[Jer]

Next time I go hiking I'm bringing a ruler.

That just sounded funny!

Don't forget your calculator too!