What Makes Nephila Different From Every Other Spider in India
Nephila pilipes, the giant wood spider found across India's forests from the Western Ghats to the northeastern states, builds webs that can span over a meter and catch small birds. The female, the one doing all the spinning, reaches a body length of around five centimeters, making her one of the largest web-building spiders in Asia. The male is a fraction of her size, often living on the edge of her web like a tolerated tenant.
