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Nephila pilipes Almost walk straight into its web this afternoon. The web was at eye level. With the skull look on its back, it is very intimidating. Geotagged,Giant Golden Orbweaver,Malaysia,Nephila pilipes Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Nephila pilipes

Almost walk straight into its web this afternoon. The web was at eye level. With the skull look on its back, it is very intimidating.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Hah, once had a similar experience. It does wake you up :) Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      That's a great description Ferdy. We can all relate. Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Glad you didn't. Great shot Alfred Posted 3 years ago

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The Giant Golden Orbweaver

"Nephila pilipes" is a species of golden orb-web spider. It resides all over countries in East and Southeast Asia as well as Oceania. It is commonly found in primary and secondary forests and gardens.

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Species identified by Alfred Chong
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By Alfred Chong

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Uploaded Mar 20, 2022. Captured in Fencing Kiara hill, Unnamed Road, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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