The Mexican Redrump, Brachypelma vagans (Araneae: Theraphosidae), an Exotic Tarantula Established in Florida1
From Entomology Circulars.
In early August 1996, a large black spider with red hairs on its abdomen was collected by citrus grove workers in St. Lucie County, Florida, west of Ft. Pierce. The workers gave the spider to a citrus survey crew, who brought it back to Gainesville. …read more
The Tarantula (Family Theraphosidae)
From Entomology Circulars.
In the Americas the term “tarantula” refers to any of about 300 species of primitive spiders with poor eyesight belonging to the family Theraphosidae, Suborder Orthognatha, Order Araneae. About 30 species occur in the United States. …read more
