Xenesthis immanis 1.5” Seasonal Decorations This spider was first described

This spider was first described in Reginald Innes Pocock in 1899 and not seen again for 101 years until it was rediscovered by Drs

Described by legendary British zoologist Reginald Innes Pocock in 1899

Described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1875

these are about 3/4” as adults

even after molting

Xenesthis immanis 1.5” Seasonal Decorations This spider was first describedsize 1. 5 The Colombian Lesser Black tarantula is one of my favorites along with the rest of the genus. These spiders have it all. Stunningly beautiful, they grow fast, they have a huge feeding response and they often stay out in the open, making them a great display tarantula. Originally described in 1875 as Lasiodora immanis by Austrian naturalist Anton Ausserer. Later in 1901 it was transferred to the new genus Xenesthis that would be established