The Venezuelan suntiger (Psalmopoeus irminia) is a striking tarantula species from Venezuela and hence considered a New World species. It has hairy legs which are typically dark in color (predominantly black) with a black carapace. They do not possess urticating hairs, which is rare for a new world tarantula species. Males are generally slightly lighter and more faded in color than females. Females are strikingly colored with bright orange chevrons on their long legs and a tiger stripe design on their abdomens. It is a large species, regularly reaching lengths of 6 inches. It has a medium growth rate and is an arboreal (tree dwelling) species.