Trichonephila fenestrata
(Hairy Golden Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Found this spider in my garden. Any idea what it is? My son thinks it's a golden orb silk weaver.

• Submitted by: 
  
  jayson
• Submitted: Dec 30, 2018
• Photographed: Dec 30, 2018
• Spider: Trichonephila fenestrata (Hairy Golden Orb-weaver)
• Location: Cape town, South Africa
• Spotted Outdoors: High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Dorsal, Webs