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Joro spider (Golden Orb-web)

Nephila clavata

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

large yellow and black abdomen, legs black with faint orange bands, size in second photo

Habitat:

urban, forest edge

Notes:

I spotted this in some bush near Duoyushi village near Yuangyang rice terraces. It was very slow moving maybe due to the chilly weather.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Dan Doucette
Thanks for the comments. Pretty and spider aren't two words you hear together often!
Dangermouse
Brilliant spotting, Dan. Awesome looking fellar!
PongWira
I think this is Nephila clavata.

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PublishedJanuary 21, 2012

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