What kind of spider is this? (Phoenix, Arizona)?

Question

This spider appeared by our pool a few days ago. Moves between upper ledge and side (as pictured). Any info greatly appreciated.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6744/img1351ud0.jpg

Answer 1

I don't know, but I found one yesterday in the pool trap entrance!!  It was HUGE!!  when I splashed it, it ran across the water at me, then when I tried to swat it from above (as I had quickly jumped out of the pool!) it went under the water and just sat on the wall and was fine!!!

Answer 2

I don't know, but it has lost a leg.

Sipider has 8 legs, and this one has only 7.

Answer 3

It looks like a grass spider, also known as a funnel weaver.

I found a link for you to look at.   It show a spider that looks like yours.  Other people are talking about the same spider.

ttp://bugguide.net/node/view/151327/bg...