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Asian hermit spider

Nephilengys malabarensis

Photo by TajSALDO
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Field Notes

Description:

This spider has a brownish abdomen, and a black overall colour with yellow stripes in its legs. It has yellow markings on its underbelly. It creates its web on trees or walls.

Habitat:

Tropical forests, and urban environments. Found in southeast asian countries such as the Philippines.

Notes:

I spotted this close to our basement and had a large cobweb.

Reference Links:

Nephilengys - Wikipedia

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PublishedJune 27, 2019

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