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the golden orb weaver (large spider)

Nephila pilipes

Photo by augustgray
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Field Notes

Habitat:

These spiders were spotted hanging in the door way of the Banteay Kdei ruin, a Buddhist temple in the Angkor Wat area.

Notes:

I'm pretty sure that the larger spider is a Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes), but I don't know what the smaller species in the frame is.

Species ID Suggestions

the golden orb weaver (large spider)

Nephila pilipes

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Comments (5)
shean1
That's sort of creepy
JanineLingTurner
i was trying to id the larger spider via a phone, even though i was close i think you a right with Nephila maculata!!

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PublishedOctober 26, 2013

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