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Golden Orb Weaver Spider
Golden Orb Weaver Spider ( Nephila edulis )
-34.7313, 135.833
Field Notes
Description:
It has a large body size variability, females can reach a body length of about 23 millimetres, males about 6 mm. The cephalothorax is black with a white pattern on the back, and a yellow underside; the abdomen is grey to brown.
The web is about 1 metre in diameter and protected on one or both sides by a strong "barrier" web. N. edulis breeds from February to May, and produces an average of 380 eggs.
Habitat:
is a species of large spider of the Nephilidae family. It is referred to the common name edible golden silk spider or golden silk orb-weaver. It occurs widely in Australia, where it is found in both tropical and temperate regions, and in parts of New Guinea and New Caledonia.
Notes:
Imagine walking through the bush on dusk straight into one of these!
Reference Links:
Nephila edulis
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PublishedNovember 10, 2011
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