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Actually, the correct usage would be Brachypelma cf. albopilosum (in italics of course). cf. = ID not confirmed. Sp. is used if it's a species not formally described followed by a description (Avicularia sp. Amazonica, Pamphobeteus sp. South Ecuador) or to signify that it is a species of a particular genus (not family) (Brachypelma sp.).
Brachypelma cf. albopilosum or Brachypelma sp. would both work, but Brachypelma sp. albopilosum is confusing and would lead one to believe that albopilosum isn't a described species.
Brachypelma cf. albopilosum or Brachypelma sp. would both work, but Brachypelma sp. albopilosum is confusing and would lead one to believe that albopilosum isn't a described species.