4,927 observationsLeast Concern
Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider
Trichonephila fenestrata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Araneae βΊFamily: Nephilidae βΊGenus: Trichonephila
About
Trichonephilia fenestrata is a species of nephilid spider known to be found in South Africa and Zambia. Males of this species often autotomize their legs as a counter adaptation to the sexual cannibalism of females.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider is Trichonephila fenestrata.
- The Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
- Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider belongs to the family Nephilidae.
- Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider belongs to the genus Trichonephila.