Chilobrachys natanicharum (electric blue tarantula) 0.75" velvet spider Aphonopelma seemanni

Aphonopelma seemanni

is a species of velvet spider native to the eastern Mediterranean region

Although generally considered calm

Grammostola rosea is distributed across Bolivia

A comprehensive taxonomic revision published in 2022 determined that Grammostola porteri is a junior synonym of Grammostola rosea

Chilobrachys natanicharum (electric blue tarantula) 0.75" velvet spider Aphonopelma seemanniSpecies Overview Chilobrachys natanicharum, previously known as Chilobrachys sp. electric blue within the hobby, is a large obligate burrowing tarantula native to southern Thailand. Immature specimens and mature females are distinguished by their metallic blue to violet blue coloration, with iridescent blue hairs covering much of the prolateral surfaces of the pedipalps, chelicerae, and legs I and II, which contrast sharply with the otherwise brown