Family: Nephilidae
We have three records of Nephilengys malabarensis. Two female and one male.
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The Genus Nephilengys is a tropical spider. In Borneo they are found on tree trunks, building walls and Niah Cave. |
![]() Nephilengys malabarensis Male ♂ 2.5mm 2015-9-4 BOMBALAI |
![]() Nephilengys malabarensis
Female
♀20mm |
![]() Nephilengys malabarensis Female
♀13mm |
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Location where the male was found. 2015-09-04 Bombalai Trial More about Bombalai Trial |
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The second female
Nephilengys malabarensis was found in Batu Niah Cave in Sarawak,
Borneo Island. 7 June 2015 Batu Niah Cave More about Niah Cave |
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The first female Nephilengys malabarensis found in Pui Yuk Primary School in 2009 was the largest recorded at 20mm body length. 8 July 2009 Pui Yuk Primary School |
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Spiders of Sabah May 20, 2023 06:58:15 PM |
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