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Golden Silk Orbweaver Spider

Nephila clavipes

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Field Notes

Habitat:

I found this spider and her mate in my flower garden.

Notes:

Maybe this is a Golden Silk Spider (Banana Spider) and her mate. I believe the smaller one is the male.

Species ID Suggestions

Golden Silk Orbweaver

Nephila clavipes

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Comments (7)
Arun
Nice spotting ..
bayucca
Take it not too serious...! I also was not as close to the male as to see its beauty due to the ambushing female...
MelissaFerguson
Thank you "bayucca"! I will take your word about the male being more beautiful as I am a little afraid to get very close to spiders, even if they are harmless! Thanks so much for your comment-really appreciate it!
bayucca
Impressive! And yes, the big one is the female, but the male is more beautiful ;-)...

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International Spider Survey
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
Photographed
PublishedMarch 8, 2012

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