Hapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) (formerly Theraphosinae sp. 'Yasuni') Size:0.75-1" This terrestrial species is a

This terrestrial species is a true stunner when it comes to color and contrast

decisive feeding behavior

making them one of the largest tarantula species in the world (fourth-largest overall

and even more rare to see it coupled with orange knees

This species uses flower mimcry to sit and wait for pollenators to come by flowers and when they do

Hapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) (formerly Theraphosinae sp. 'Yasuni') Size:0.75-1" This terrestrial species is aHapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) Hapalopus planetearth, formerly known in the hobby as Theraphosinae sp. "Yasuni," is a newly described dwarf species out of Ecuador's Yasuni National Park. Adults of this species feature an iconic reflective golden crown on the carapace (head) with a matte black coloration that makes the color pop. The abdomen is a bright yellow orange with unique black margins and grey legs, making this species