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Golden silk orb-weaver

Nephila clavipes

Photo by DaneRiva
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Field Notes

Description:

Lives in the warmer regions of the Americas. The large size and bright colours of the species make it distinctive. The female is much larger than the male.

Notes:

Right outside the door where I was staying in Dominical.

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Nephila clavipes

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PublishedJanuary 26, 2012

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