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Nephila clavata
large yellow and black abdomen, legs black with faint orange bands, size in second photo
urban, forest edge
I spotted this in some bush near Duoyushi village near Yuangyang rice terraces. It was very slow moving maybe due to the chilly weather.
Spotted on Jan 1, 2012
Submitted on Jan 21, 2012
6 Comments
Thanks for the comments. Pretty and spider aren't two words you hear together often!
Pretty spider!
I think it'd be squished lol
Brilliant spotting, Dan. Awesome looking fellar!
Thanks, I think you're right.
I think this is Nephila clavata.