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Insect and Spider Identification: Mystery spider at Machu Picchu, 1 by rickcwest

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Photo of Mystery spider at Machu Picchu
rickcwest wrote:
This is a mature male (has palpal bulbs) mygalomorph spider (chelicerae project forward from the carapace) in the family Dipluridae (long posterior lateral spinnerets) ... and is possible in the genus Linothele. Hope that helps,
Rick C. West
http://www.birdspiders.com