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Golden Orb Spider

Nephila

Photo by Muckpuk
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Field Notes

Description:

About 13 cm inclusive of legs and with a body of maybe 5 cm. (I did stay away a bit ;-))
Yellow spots on legs and she had red fangs.

Habitat:

Thailand

Notes:

I walked in between 2 trees and got yanked back by its web!!! It was incredibly strong!

Species ID Suggestions

Golden Orb Web Spider

Nephila pilipes

Reference Link
AdamBT
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Golden Orb Spider

Nephila ?????
Muckpuk
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Photographed
PublishedJanuary 17, 2012

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