Found this little guy while road cruising Saturday night. This was apparently the best thing we had for a size comparison.
Solifugid needs a mint
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Re: Solifugid needs a mint
Hilarious!! I haven't seen a solifugid in the first place. I have been close enough to smell other inverts that size- mostly spiders, no scent. Certain herps I encountered do need breath mints.
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Re: Solifugid needs a mint
Now, is that a juvenile or a small species?
Re: Solifugid needs a mint
I imagine it was a juvenile. When we first saw it at a distance, it was so small that I thought it was a cricket, except for the amazing speed at which it traveled.
Re: Solifugid needs a mint
I agree that it was likely a juvenile, but admit that it could be a smaller subspecies. This specimen was unidentifiable until it stopped, and if you took your eye off of it, it was very difficult to find again. I have seen several other solifugids in Utah that were substantially larger. Love the photo, Gavin!