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Golden Orb-Weaver

Nephila clavipes

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10.5937, -83.5274

Field Notes

Description:

This individual's body was approx 4cm long, but we have then from just a few mm to

Habitat:

We find them all over base, inside and outside of buildings, as well as along the forest trails.

Notes:

Great natural pest control - by far the most common spider we see on base

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PublishedNovember 22, 2013

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