DSC_7359 Nelson cave spider (Spelungula cavernicola) on cave ceiling. NZ 's biggest spider, with legs up to 15 centimeters long. It is found in only a few caves at the top of the South Island. It's favourite prey are cave weta (Gymnoplectron) which it 'drops' onto from a safety line of silk attatched to the cave wall. Honeycomb Caves, Karamea *
DSC_7372 Nelson cave spider (Spelungula cavernicola) female with egg case suspended from cave ceiling. This is NZ 's biggest spider, with legs up to 15 centimeters long. It is found in only a few caves at the top of the South Island. It's favourite prey are cave weta (Gymnoplectron) which it 'drops' onto from a safety line of silk attatched to the cave wall. Honeycomb Caves, Karamea *
