Joro Spider

September 16, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Arya S
Location
Approximate location: 33.99, -84.42
Collection date 10/19/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Walton High School
Observations
  • Body has an oval shape with a distinct yellow and black shaped abdomen.
  • Has characteristically black legs with yellow spots.
  • Found in a large web approx 15 feet above the ground.
  • Thorax has a white, fuzzy appearance
  • On underside of abdomen is a large red spot
Putative identification Arthropoda Arachnida Araneae Nephilidae Trichonephila Trichonephila clavata

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location
Single or Duplex PCR
Gel electrophoresis system
Buffer
DNA stain
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence
Confidence level
Explanation of confidence level
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary
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