Tuesday, 26 December 2023

23-12-2023 NGALA LODGE, GAMBIA - HAIRY GOLDEN ORB WEAVING SPIDER (nephila fenestrata)

Trichonephilia fenestrata is a species of nephilid spider known to be found in South Africa and Zambia. Males of this species often autotomize their legs as a counter adaptation to the sexual cannibalism of females. 


 

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