Golden Orb-Weaver
Nephila pilipes
1.42549, 103.774
Field Notes
Description:
This orb-weaving spider was found in Northern Singapore. Its web was only about a foot above the ground; it was suspended between two rotting logs. The spider is about 1 1/2 inches long. It has dirty yellowish brown legs with black tips that appear to be hairy. Its thorax is also yellow, with black stripes running down it lengthwise.
Habitat:
This was found during a mostly dry part of the year.
This was found in a secondary rainforest on a sunny day in Singapore. It was given partial shade by medium-size trees above it.
About 20 meters away there was a gigantic Nephila Pilipes, which may explain the presence of this specimen.
Notes:
I'm unsure as to weather this is a male or female. My best guess is that it's a male due to its size.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2013
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