Nephila senegalensis
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The spider species Nephila senegalensis is commonly known as the banded-legged golden orb-web spider. The name comes from the fact that the joints of the spider are typically coloured a golden yellow. It is common in the savannas of South Africa
. Males are much smaller than females. These spiders are diurnal and weave impressive webs.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Males are much smaller than females. These spiders are diurnal and weave impressive webs.
Subspecies
- Nephila senegalensis annulata (Thorell, 1859)
- Nephila senegalensis bragantina Brito Capello, 1867
- Nephila senegalensis hildebrandti Dahl, 1912
- Nephila senegalensis huebneri Dahl, 1912
- Nephila senegalensis keyserlingi (Blackwall, 1865)
- Nephila senegalensis nyikae Pocock, 1898
- Nephila senegalensis schweinfurthi Simon, 1890