noun
Nephila clavata; Joro spider; golden orb-weaver
Rare term for the spider more commonly known as ジョロウグモ (Nephila clavata). Used mainly in taxonomic or older descriptive contexts.
See also: ジョロウグモ
斑蜘蛛はジョロウグモの別名として古い文献に見られる。
Madara-gumo is seen in old literature as another name for the Joro spider.