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hairy-joint spider - Trichonephila clavipes
Copyright © 2007 Robin McLeod

hairy-joint spider - Trichonephila clavipes
Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, USA
July 10, 2007
Size: body about 20 mm
lounging in web on edge of woodlot
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Contributed by Robin McLeod on 11 August, 2007 - 11:00pm
Last updated 12 August, 2007 - 8:16pm

Thanks, Graham
I knew someone would recognize this one; it's a hard species to miss.

Moved from Spiders to species page.
… Robin McLeod, 12 August, 2007 - 8:16pm login or register to post comments

Banana Spider.
I see you went through my neck of the woods. I actually know what this one is! These are pretty common and since it's the only species in its genus, I think it's a pretty safe bet that's what it is. See:
… Graham Montgomery, 12 August, 2007 - 6:31pm login or register to post comments

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