Orphnaecus sp. “Quezon Blue” 1/4”+ Seasonal Picks The genus Guyruita was established

The genus Guyruita was established in 2007 and means “to go under rocks” that was derived from the language of the Brazilian Tupi Indians

Then fill the enclosure with dried oak leaves

Large terrestrial “stripe kneed” tarantula from Peru

Not common in the hobby these days

I don’t think we are done seeing names changes for this species

Orphnaecus sp. “Quezon Blue” 1/4”+ Seasonal Picks The genus Guyruita was establishedsize 1 4 1 2 Native to Quezon Province of the Philippines, this fossorial spiders reaches about 5 inches as adults. This often over looked blue tarantula is a beautiful addition to any collection at an affordable price. Give them plenty of dirt to dig in and watch them tunnel through it !