Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)

The only one of this species I encountered. A magnificent, large spider!

I also found a small male on the outer fringes of the large web made by this female. Perhaps it will manage to mate before it too is eaten?

Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)

Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)

Altitude: 582 meters.

Last updated on 2 March 2022