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Black-legged Nephila

Nephila fenestrata

Spotting Image 1

Habitat:

Newlands Forest Table Mountain

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 11 years ago
Black-legged Nephila
Nephila fenestrata Nephila fenestrata (Black-legged nephila)


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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

I agree with Johan! It definitely looks like Nephila fenestrata. Beautiful spider!

RiekoS
RiekoS 11 years ago

It looks like made of porcelain and interesting legs with brushes.

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AnthonyJones
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AnthonyJones

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on May 19, 2012
Submitted on Feb 13, 2013

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