Hapalopus guerreroi, formerly Hapalopus sp. 'guerilla' (speckle patch tarantula) 0.33" Eresus sp. 'balcanicus' using these structures as both

using these structures as both shelter and ambush sites

Although individuals may remain visible near their retreats’ entrances

It readily constructs dense silken retreats

making it a longstanding favorite among arboreal tarantula keepers

laterally flattened species adapted for life on trees and other vertical surfaces

Hapalopus guerreroi, formerly Hapalopus sp. 'guerilla' (speckle patch tarantula) 0.33" Eresus sp. 'balcanicus' using these structures as bothThis species was previously erroneously identified as Hapalopus vangoghi after the release of Sherwood et al., 2024b in June 2024, but has since been formally examined and identified as the related species, Hapalopus guerreroi.