+1Aphonopelma sp. "San Diego Hills Area"
I don't believe A. hentzi extends out to San Diego. No one can say for sure what it is until the genus is revised (and most people will never be able to even when it is), but it's probably part of the "eutylenum-complex."haha i know its Aphonopelma but i was hoping to narrow down which one. Talonawd believes it to be hentzi I think. Are there many different kinds in San Diego hills areas?
Aphonopelma sp. "San Diego Hills Area"
Short answer, no. Aphonopelma is one of the most muddied genera. I agree with Warrens suggestion.Can anyone say for sure what it is?
Can't be. Their range doesn't extend that far unless it was a stowaway or released pet. Aside from that, color isn't very useful in determining species in Aphonopelma. It can be some sort of a guide, but range is more definitive (as definitive as you can be when talking about this genus).I change my opinion of the tarantula. After seeing in person, its has to be the Aphonopelma chalcodes (Desert blonde). Really light carapace with almost matching legs. The carapace is practically white but a tannish color.
Yeah I'm going on by color. Its a really light coloration. What is their range exactly.Can't be. Their range doesn't extend that far unless it was a stowaway or released pet. Aside from that, color isn't very useful in determining species in Aphonopelma. It can be some sort of a guide, but range is more definitive (as definitive as you can be when talking about this genus).
The "eutylenum" and "chalcodes" complexes should be separated by the Colorado River. I don't think there's an overlap between them. Not so sure about the populations north or east of the Mogollon Rim though.Yeah I'm going on by color. Its a really light coloration. What is their range exactly.