Kingdom Animalia Class Arachnida Suborder Araneomorphae Scientific name Nephila plumipes | Phylum Arthropoda Order Araneae Family Nephilidae Rank Species | |
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Similar Nephila edulis, Golden silk orb‑weaver, Nephila fenestrata, Nephila senegalensis, Nephilidae | ||
Golden orb weaver nephila plumipes seidenspinne
Nephila plumipes is a species of spider found in Australia, Indonesia and some Pacific Islands, which exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism. It is sometimes called the Tiger Spider due to its markings which look similar to a tiger. This species has historically been confused with Nephila clavipes, with the main distinguishing visual difference being significantly smaller black hair tufts on the legs. As with other spiders from the Nephila genus, they have a distinctive golden web.
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- Golden orb weaver nephila plumipes seidenspinne
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Studies have shown that the orb-weaving spider grows bigger and can produce more eggs in highly urbanised places due to more food being available, warmer temperatures, fewer predators such as birds, and no pesticide chemicals. These spiders are commonly found in both urban and natural landscapes.
Golden orb weaving spider nephila plumipes australia
