07.28.2021 Utah Outdoors: Wildlife
Desert Tarantula
Aphonopelma iodius
A Utah native, the desert tarantula is commonly seen in the fall when male tarantulas leave their underground burrows in search of female mates.
Desert Tarantula
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Tarantulas are rarely seen as they spend most of their lives underground, only emerging to mate or if their burrow is disturbed.
- Size: Up to 4"
Where to Find Them
The below list of places are great places to possibly see the tarantula hawk.
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