The Garden Orb-Web Spider is a typical member of the family being large and using a web that is suspended between branched, shrubs or tall grass.
The Garden Orb-Web Spider is a typical member of the family being large and using a web that is suspended between branched, shrubs or tall grass. The female is much bigger than the male. The web is not remade every day and is repaired as and when needed.
Size: 4200px × 3220px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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