Lasiodora Difficilis
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''Lasiodora difficilis'', common name Brazilian red birdeater, is a species of tarantulas belonging to the family Theraphosidae.


Distribution

This species is native to Brazil.Basic tarantula
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Habitat

These tarantulas live in rainforests characterized by a wet tropical climate with little or no dry season and abundant rainfall.


Behavior

These spiders take refuge in a long hole or under roots or stones. They feed on insects, worms, grasshoppers and crickets.
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Description

''Lasiodora difficilis'' can reach a body length of , with a leg span of seven to eight inches. Males are smaller than female. The basic color of these heavy-bodied spiders varies between black and black-gray, with urticating red hairs on the abdomen.


References

Theraphosidae Spiders of Brazil Spiders described in 1921 {{Theraphosidae-stub