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Golden Orb-Weaver Spider

Nephila clavipes

Photo by Mitch L
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright yellow, large bodied spider found in Southern North America, Central America, and Northern South America.

Habitat:

Swampy or forested areas in warm climates.

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Comments (1)
allencraig
Is he missing a leg? I'm seeing that a lot in the spiders I'm finding down here in Colombia. I love these guys...

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PublishedFebruary 4, 2012

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