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Male Black-legged Golden Orb-web spider There were several of these males on the web, all waiting patiently! Black-legged Nephila,Fall,Geotagged,Nephila fenestrata,South Africa,Spiders Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Male Black-legged Golden Orb-web spider

There were several of these males on the web, all waiting patiently!

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    Claire Hamilton
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    Black-legged Golden Orb-web spider There are only three species of Nephila in South Africa and this one is widespread throughout the country. The males are much smaller than the females and sneak up on the females while they are busy eating. Copulation can take as long as 15 hours, he then sneaks away again as if nothing happened. The young spiderlings cannibalise each other and then disperse. Despite their formidable appearance it is very unlikely for people to get bitten by these spiders and although their bite can be painful, it is not dangerous. Black-legged Nephila,Fall,Geotagged,Nephila fenestrata,South Africa,Spiders

    The female
     Posted 11 years ago

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The Black-legged Nephila

A member of the genus Nephila, the golden silk orb-weavers, the black-legged nephila is native to most of South Africa. It can be found in or near forested areas, where it hangs its web and waits for its prey.

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Uploaded Apr 1, 2014. Captured Apr 1, 2014 14:19 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/128s
  • ISO2000
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.