Michael D. Kern / Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), captive from South America

Melvin Grey / Orange-kneed tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas) adult female, Atlantic Slope Cloud Forest, Costa Rica.

Philippe Clement / Orange kneed Tarantula spider {Brachypelma mesomelas} Monteverde NP, Costa Rica.

Alex Hyde / Costa Rican orange-kneed tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas) resting on moss on forest floor, upper Caribbean slope cloud forest, Costa Rica. April.

Roman Willi / Tracking shot of a Costa rican red leg tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas) male walking over road, San Jose, Costa Rica. December.

Roman Willi / Tracking shot of a Costa rican red leg tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas) male walking over forest floor, San Jose, Costa Rica. December.