Nephila Jurassica

This spider has been recognized as the largest of the prehistoric spiders that have been found to date. It is from the Jurassic age which occurred more than 165 million years ago. The preserved remains were discovered under the ash which came from a volcano. The Nephila spiders that are around today are known as golden orb weavers. The male spiders are much smaller than the female spiders but they still manage to catch everything from small insects to little birds and even bats in their spider webs. The spiders have a body size of around 2.5cm with a leg span of 8.3cm. They are currently found in China in Mongolia and the Daohugou Beds which are rich in fossils and historical finds. Dorris Wedding short length mother of the bride or groom collections