Nephila senegalensis

The spider species Nephila senegalensis is commonly known as the banded-legged golden orb-web spider. The name comes from the fact that the joints of the spider are typically coloured a golden yellow. It is common throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Yemen to South Africa. Males are much smaller than females. These spiders are diurnal and weave impressive webs.

Subspecies

 * Nephila senegalensis annulata (Thorell, 1859)
 * Nephila senegalensis bragantina Brito Capello, 1867
 * Nephila senegalensis hildebrandti Dahl, 1912
 * Nephila senegalensis huebneri Dahl, 1912
 * Nephila senegalensis keyserlingi (Blackwall, 1865)
 * Nephila senegalensis nyikae Pocock, 1898
 * Nephila senegalensis schweinfurthi Simon, 1890