golden web spider; Nephila pilipes
A large orb-weaving spider known for its strong golden silk. Common in warmer regions of Japan.
I found a large web of a golden web spider in Okinawa.
The silk of the golden web spider is golden and very strong.
Refers to the genus Nephila or specifically Nephila clavata, a related but generally smaller species. オオジョロウグモ is the larger Nephila pilipes.
Standard katakana spelling for this spider name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or specialized texts. The word is usually written in kana.
From 大 (おお, 'large') + 女郎蜘蛛 (じょろうぐも, 'Nephila spider'). The exact origin of 女郎蜘蛛 is uncertain, but it may refer to the spider's elegant appearance or a folk association with courtesans.