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Golden Orb Spider

Nephilia genus (finestra?)

Photo by brosestad
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large spider (female); male is many times smaller. Yellow and black markings. Look out for the golden thread of its web!

Habitat:

Bushes and Shrubs, Bushveld

Notes:

This photo depicts an especially large female. Male is also visible

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PublishedMarch 20, 2011

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