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Golden Orb spider

Nephila plumipes

Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this is a female as it is quite big (please let me know if I am wrong.)
The 2nd picture shows her food parcels.

Species ID Suggestions

Golden orb spider

Nephila plumipes

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MartinL
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Comments (3)
animaisfotos
Seems like a huge spider. A bit frightening...Not sure If I would have the courage to get close enough to take the picture. Thanks for sharing.
MartinL
I think there is another species that can be found in Victoria as well. Yours is certainly a female Nephilia species. Theres lots of info here http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_weavers/Golden_OW.htm

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International Spider Survey
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PublishedDecember 23, 2011

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