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Psalmopoeus irminia

Arachnids

Psalmopoeus irminia, commonly known as the Venezuelan suntiger, is a species of arboreal tarantula endemic to Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil. It has a black body with vibrant orange markings on its abdomen and legs, though sexually mature males become predominantly grey brown while keeping orange on their tarsi. The species carries stridulatory hairs on its maxillae, a trait absent in other New World tarantulas and diagnostic of the genus Psalmopoeus. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Kept as Pets 1
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Psalmopoeus irminia 2
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1. Wikipedia: Psalmopoeus irminia
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This is a popular species in the exotic pet trade, largely due to the unique appearance of the female, and can be successfully bred in captivity.
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2. Wikipedia: Psalmopoeus irminia
WikipediaWikidata Q135055 (P225 taxon name)View the Source
Psalmopoeus irminia (Wikipedia)
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