Brachypelma emilia (White, 1856)
Brachypelma emilia
Species recognized by NI Platnick & RJ Raven, The World Spider Catalog
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This pale pinkish-brown bodied tarantula has a black head and black legs, with distinctive red hairs on the middle part of the legs (2) (3). These long pinkish-brown hairs are sensitive to touch and vibrations. Males and females are similar in colouration and size but males are darker with a metallic sheen (2).
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