Can you help us scientifically describe it? Join us in unraveling the mystery of Peru’s stunning unknown tarantula! With its fuzzy hair, striking yellow legs, and shimmering green abdomen, this creature is a marvel of nature.
Monthly Archives: April 2025
What is your favorite new world arboreal? Discover the amazing Ybyrapora diversipes, an enchanting arboreal tarantula native to Bahia, Brazil. This stunning subadult female showcases striking markings on her tarsus and metatarsus. Join us in learning about the importance of habitat conservation and the beauty of these remarkable creatures.
Do you keep any Aphonopelma yourself? Introducing the stunning Blue Bottle Tarantula, Aphonopelma mooreae, a captivating juvenile from North America! This beauty is perfect for spider enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Discover the fascinating Hapalopus species, likely Hapalopus guerreroi, known for its striking beauty. We captured the essence of these magnificent tarantulas in their natural Colombian habitat before they became popular among enthusiasts. Join us in celebrating their importance in biodiversity—what aspects of tarantula conservation interest you most?
OBT is back and better than ever! Meet the stunning Selenobrachys philippinus, just revised to its own genus again. A huge shoutout to our Filipino colleagues for their incredible work in integrating taxonomy with phylogenetics. Are you as fascinated by this gorgeous tarantula as we are? Let us know! 🕷️