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Golden Orb Spider

Nephila

Photo by tuscans1
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a large spider spotted hanging from a web that was built of a brach of a tree. It is around 30-40 cm long with a yellow triangle on its rear.

Habitat:

Primary rainforest, Secondary rainforests, and sometimes gardens.
(Japan, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, and Papua New Guinea)
(High in trees or in elevated places)

Reference Links:

Nephila pilipes

Species ID Suggestions

Batik golden Orb Spider

Nephila antipodiana

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