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Jorō Spider

Nephila clavata

Photo by Sudachi
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a female, much larger and eye catching than the males. They are a common sight in the fall in Japan.

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Nephila clavata

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Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
International Spider Survey
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Endemic Northern Japan
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 14, 2012

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