A female Golden Orb Spider, Nephila Sengalesis , against a bright blue sky, in rural Free State South Africa


A female Golden Orb Spider, Nephila Sengalesis , against a bright blue sky, in rural Free State South Africa. This spider, common in South Africa, is part of the orb-weaver spider family which is known for their large spiral, wheel-shaped webs.


Size: 2240px × 2987px
Location: Parys, Vredefort Dome, South Africa
Photo credit: © Marieke Peche / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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