Lasiodora genus, a part of the tarantula family, has 33 species distributed throughout Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, and Uruguay. One of the striking features seen in most spiders of this genus is their large size.
Size: Spiders of this genus are 3 -11 inches (7.6 – 27.9 cm) long.
Color: Overall, they have a black body, with some species like Lasiodora difficilis exhibiting pink legs as they grow up.
Other Characteristic Features: Most species are characterized by a big body, as mentioned above, alongside hairy legs.
Female spiders make egg sacs before depositing their eggs in them. Around 1000 eggs are laid at a time. However, the number might differ from one species to the other.
The spiderlings are big enough, closely replicating their parents in appearance.
Like most other tarantulas, they do not spin webs to catch their prey, though they produce silk.
Most spiders of this genus do not bite, and if they do, they produce mild or no symptoms at all because of their low venom levels. However, exceptions are there, with the Brazilian salmon pink bird-eating spider known for its painful bite. It could lead to pain and cramps when their venom gets into the skin.
| Distribution | South American countries Costa Rica in Central America |
| Habitat | Rainforests and other wet places |
| Diet | Insects |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years |
Image Credits: mikebasictarantula.com
Lasiodora genus, a part of the tarantula family, has 33 species distributed throughout Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, and Uruguay. One of the striking features seen in most spiders of this genus is their large size.
Size: Spiders of this genus are 3 -11 inches (7.6 – 27.9 cm) long.
Color: Overall, they have a black body, with some species like Lasiodora difficilis exhibiting pink legs as they grow up.
Other Characteristic Features: Most species are characterized by a big body, as mentioned above, alongside hairy legs.
Female spiders make egg sacs before depositing their eggs in them. Around 1000 eggs are laid at a time. However, the number might differ from one species to the other.
The spiderlings are big enough, closely replicating their parents in appearance.
Like most other tarantulas, they do not spin webs to catch their prey, though they produce silk.
Most spiders of this genus do not bite, and if they do, they produce mild or no symptoms at all because of their low venom levels. However, exceptions are there, with the Brazilian salmon pink bird-eating spider known for its painful bite. It could lead to pain and cramps when their venom gets into the skin.
| Distribution | South American countries Costa Rica in Central America |
| Habitat | Rainforests and other wet places |
| Diet | Insects |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years |
Image Credits: mikebasictarantula.com
