Latin Etymology: Nephila ("fond of spinning") antipodiana ("Antipodean")
Adult Batik Golden Web Spiders (Nephila antipodiana) at Sungei Buloh, Singapore - February 2019
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 15cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A huge distinctive spider that was very numerous at Sungei Buloh. It is very high sexual dimorphism as can be seen in this picture; the tiny red male can be seen next to the much larger female. It'll need to be careful, if it decides it wants to, the female may cannibalise the male. Mildly poisonous to humans, it's bite can result in swelling.
Related Species:
Order: Araneae
Family: Nephilidae
Genus: Nephila
SUBSPECIES: unknown
- Sighting Locations -
SINGAPORE - A locally common resident
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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