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Joro Spider

Nephila clavata

Photo by HenryTang
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Description:

A member of the golden orb-web spider. Bright red spot on the abdomen. The spider is known to mate in autumn. Since this year's winter was quite late for taiwan. I might have spotted a mating ritual early winter.

Habitat:

Spotted in a bamboo forest. Around 1000m above sea level.

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Nephila clavata

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PublishedDecember 16, 2015

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