Cardamom Mts, Cambodia

Found on a night hike in Lambir Hills national park, Sarawak, Borneo. Primary rainforest, bordering a riparian. Not too sure if this is a lichen spider. Definitely a hunting spider due to its lack of a web. But a rose by any other name I suppose. Thanks to Óskar87jk for the ID.

Garden Spider.

Commonly known as Red-femured spotted orb weaver or spotted orb weaver, these spiders are in the family of Araneidae which has a Latin name of Neoscana domiciliorum. These spiders are known to be beneficial in consuming a variety of insects. They are also nocturnal. Quick Overview: Neoscona domiciliorum – Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver Medically significant: NoBody […]