Common name : Joro spider
Scientific name : Nephila clavata
Family : Nephilidae
Native to : Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan
Interesting fact : The joro spider is famous in Japan, as the legendary joroguma, which is believed to be a spider that can change its appearance into a beautiful woman in order to lure her prey.
Between 17 and 25 mm in length, the joro spider is extremely attractive with its bright colouring. Even the webbing created by this spider shines golden and can reach 1 metre in width. The female lays eggs in winter in a tree. At any given time, a female spider can lay 400-1500 eggs in one sack.
