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Orb Spider

Photo by DeniseT
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Field Notes

Description:

I think this is a Golden Orb Spider. It was outside my back door one morning.

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Wood Spider

Nephila maculata
Kenneth Reid
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Comments (4)
Kenneth Reid
Actually a Giant Wood Spider, which is a similar species to the Golden orb weavers. Nice find.
travellingchez
Actually ignore that I'll go with the first comment. Tired think I need a coffee.lol Anyway good spot.
travellingchez
Should say golden silk orb weaver spider. Can't edit.
travellingchez
I think it's a golden orb spider too. Looks the similar to one I found though thankfully not out side my door. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10518437

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What's in your Sydney back yard?
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PublishedMarch 6, 2012

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