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by Joseph K H Koh

	Capped Black-Headed Spider Zygiella calyptrata (Workman) 1894
	The web is a complete orb with a close hub. The spider hides in a curled leaf nearby during the day. Classification: Family Araneidae, Orb-Web Spiders. Habitat: Edge of primary forests. Female: 5 mm. Distribution: Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar.     Female
	From "A Guide to Common Singapore Spiders" by Joseph K. H. Koh BP Guide to Nature Series published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by British Petroleum © 2000 Joseph K H Koh