Acanthoscurria
Acanthoscurria insubtilis
Acanthoscurria insubtilis (Bolivian Black Velvet)
Description:
Acanthoscurria insubtilis , known as the “Bolivian Black Velvet”, is a tarantula found in Bolivia. Its name refers to its dark, velvety coloration.
🕷️ Scientific Name | Acanthoscurria insubtilis |
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🌍 Origin | Bolivia |
📏 Size | 14 – 16 cm |
🎨 Color | Velvety black |
🍽️ Diet:
It feeds on insects such as crickets, cockroaches, and small invertebrates.
🛡️ Behavior:
Defensive and territorial, it tends to throw stinging hairs when disturbed.
🔍 Features:
Its distinctive velvety black color makes it attractive to collectors, although it is not so common in the trade.