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Nephila pilipes
From Wikipedia: Nephila pilipes is a species of golden orb-web spider. It is commonly found in primary and secondary forests and gardens. Females are large and grow to a body size of 30–50 mm (overall size up to 20 cm), with males growing to 5–6 mm. It is one of the biggest spiders in the world.
Seen in a trail through highland farms and secondary forest near the village of Siulak Deras on the edge of the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia.
Spotted on Feb 1, 2013
Submitted on Feb 5, 2013
15 Comments
Came back to see your spider again. You can't believe how I use to be so scared of spiders and now I think they are cool!
Great series!
Thanks, Carol! I definitely love watching them....from a distance! My friend in the last picture is a little too close for my tastes. I prefer my 250mm zoom lens ;)
Incredible series and love the last photo a lot too! These spiders are gorgeous and scary at the same time.
nice series !
Thanks, everyone! It is certainly an amazing creature!
Beautiful colors
handsome Nephila and beautifully captured !
Gorgeous spider!!!! Love it!
Awesome! I'll add it!
I've changed it to anthropods of Indonesia.
Full series :: buena captura
I'd do it, travellingchez, but this isn't an insect! Is it possible to change the name or description of your mission to "Anthropods of Indonesia?"
Great shot. I've created a mission so we can document the wide variety of insects in Indonesia. It's here if you are interested. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1773...
Awesome shots. Almost walked face-first into one once.