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golden silk orb-weaver

Nephila

Photo by Jeff Dreier
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Field Notes

Description:

Large spider; immense webs constructed across road. Note what appear to be male Nephilas in web with huge female.

Habitat:

Acacia scrub

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Golden silk orb-weaver

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International Spider Survey
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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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