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Golden Orb Weaver

Nephila plumipes

Photo by LeanneGardner
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This guy was a monster. We measured him with a 24cm span from tip to tip.

Habitat:

Backyard garden

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Golden Orb-Weaver 1 - Nephila plumipes

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Central Queensland Wildlife
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2012

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