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Golden Orb Spider

Nephila clavipes

Photo by JessyZich
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Golden silk orb-weaver

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annorion
Oops I meant SHE! The males are actually much smaller.
annorion
Aw...poor little fella lost a leg. However he is still a lovely specimen! Scientific name is Nephila clavipes.

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