Nephila_edulis_male_female_4_May_2016
Adelaide, South Australia - Golden Orb Weaving Spider (Nephila edulis).
The male sits above and to the rear of the much larger female biding his time till he can get in, typically when she is distracted having a feed.
Pentax67 200mm lens F16 flash
''Nephila edulis'' is a species of large spider of the Nephilidae family. It is referred to the common name edible golden silk spider or golden silk orb-weaver. They are commonly found in Australia, where it is found in both tropical and temperate regions, and in parts of New Guinea and New Caledonia.
It has a large body size variability, females can reach a body length of up to 40 millimetres, males about 7 mm. The cephalothorax is black with a white pattern on the back, and a.. more
Similar species: Spiders
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Uploaded May 4, 2016. Captured May 4, 2016 18:07.
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