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Caerostris sexcuspidata, Araneidae
Large grey web-building spider.
Savanna/woodland
Fairly frequently seen in Mlawula Nature Reserve.
Spotted on Apr 1, 2013
Submitted on Jan 30, 2014
2 Comments
Yes, it does look like the male is there in the fourth picture - definitely much smaller than the females!
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Kate, Is it orb-weaver? And I think a male spider in the 4th picture. Is it?Its back looks like a shield bud. :)) Nice spotting!