
Comments & ID Thoughts
It is the Joro Spider. It feeds on insects. Lifespan is about a year. It's scientific name is Nephila clavata
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- Submitted: May 16, 2021
- Photographed: May 16, 2021
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Rivers State, Nigeria, Nigeria
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes:
Stunning spider! the patterning on its abdomen remind me of the candy striped leafhoppers I see in the states.