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Nephila edulis
This female Golden Silk Orb-weaver isn't the largest specimen I've seen, but she's none-the-less beautiful, and she's only just shed her skin within the last hour. This process of skin-shedding is called 'ecdysis'. This is the largest spider species found in the Brisbane area.
Common in bushland areas and gardens. This female was spotted in my backyard, suspended between the trees and house.
Why is it when ever you want to take a photo of a web spider, the wind blows? Every single time, without fail !!
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