Arachnid · GBIF taxon 2149490
Giant Golden Orbweaver
Nephila pilipesAlso known as Giant Golden Orb-weaver
The Giant Golden Orbweaver is an orb-web spider whose adult female can be dramatically larger than the slender male. Females suspend long bodies and banded legs in expansive golden-tinted webs strung across forest gaps, gardens, and building edges.
Orb WebGolden SilkLarge Spider
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Moths
- Beetles
- Flies
Predators
- Birds
- Wasps
- Lizards
ThreatsPesticides, removal of web supports, habitat clearing, and deliberate killing
HabitatsTropical and subtropical forest, mangroves, gardens, parks, and sheltered structures
Life spanUsually around one to a few years; adult males are much shorter-lived than females
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAraneidae
- SpeciesNephila pilipes
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not touch the spider or web; simply walk around its capture lines.
Responsible observation
- Look: Trace strong anchor threads before walking through vegetation.
- Observe: View the web from the side to catch its golden sheen.
- Protect: Leave occupied webs intact whenever they do not block access.
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