Kukulcania arizonica (commonly called the Arizona black hole spider) is a species of spider, belonging to the family Filistatidae. As the scientific and common names suggest, this spider is found in Arizona, but can also be found in the neighbouring US states of New Mexico, Nevada and California.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Arizona black hole spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Filistatidae
- Genus
- Kukulcania
- Species
- Kukulcania arizonica
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