Red-Legged Golden Orb-Weaver (Trichonephila inaurata)

Description

Scientifically known as Trichonephila inaurata, synonym Nephila inaurata, commonly known as the red-legged golden orb-weaver spider or red-legged nephila, is a species of orb-weaver spider of the genus Trichonephila. It is native to southern and East Africa, as well as several islands of the western Indian Ocean.

Trichonephila inaurata comes ready for display – it is expertly preserved so you can keep it looking as beautiful as when you first received it for years to come. This specimen is graded A-, please handle with utmost care on removal as this is an extremely fragile specimen. It is likely to expect limbs to have detached prior to rehydrating. We would recommend putting the specimen into a hydration chamber before removing to soften the packing and partially hydrate the specimen for a little more flex. Any limbs detached in the process can be reattached with fine detail glue (and patience!).

This gorgeous specimen is an excellent piece for any collector/photographer.

Latin Name: Trichonephila inaurata

Quality: A-

Approx. size: 10cm

Distribution: Madagascar

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Please note:
Photograph size does not indicate the insects’ actual size, and colour may vary slightly due to photographic equipment lighting.

Due to the nature of this item, the specimen which you will receive may differ slightly.

Where do we source our specimens?
Our specimens are responsibly sourced from sustainable farming projects and never taken from the wild. Your purchase supports the conservation of wildlife habitats for farmed insects in developing countries. We are committed to ethical sourcing and do not offer any species that are endangered or listed on the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) list.
These species are not protected under any law and are not part of CITES, it is perfectly legal to own this taxidermy specimen.
Sourced in accordance within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

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