Banded-legged Golden Orb-web Spider,Nephila senegalensis

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Sorry, Malcolm, "Golden silk spider" is not specific enough to identify the species. It is a genus of spider, not just a single species:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_silk_orb-weaver Posted 9 years ago
1. Malcolm Budden
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  I have researched this species a little more and I have come up with Banded-Legged Golden Orb. Do you think this is more accurate? Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, looks good, well done! Posted 9 years ago

Vodkaman

Lion

Nephila senegalensis.

Dave Posted 9 years ago
1. Malcolm Budden
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Thank you Dave. Posted 9 years ago

The Banded-legged Golden Orb-web Spider

The spider species ''Nephila senegalensis'' is commonly known as the banded-legged golden orb-web spider. The name comes from the fact that the joints of the spider are typically coloured a golden yellow. It is common in the savannas of South Africa. Males are much smaller than females. These spiders are diurnal and weave impressive webs.

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Species identified by Malcolm Budden

By Malcolm Budden

Uploaded Jun 19, 2016. Captured Feb 29, 2012 04:07.

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