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Red-legged Golden Orb Web Spider

Nephila inaurata, madagascariensis

Photo by pamsai
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-26.08, 31.98

Field Notes

Description:

A type of Golden Orb Weaver, the web of this spider was so strong, that walking into it it didn't break.

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Nephila inaurata

Species ID Suggestions

Red-legged golden orb web spider

Nephila inaurata, Araneidae

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KateBraun
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Red-legged golden orb web spider

Nephila inaurata madagascariensis
KateBraun
1

Comments (3)
KateBraun
Minor update of scientific name, source Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman.
pamsai
thanks for the ID Kate. I should have remembered that!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Mlawula Nature Reserve
Mission
Swaziland Guide
Photographed
PublishedApril 28, 2014

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