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Golden Silk Orb Weavers - Nephila clavipes - female
Copyright © 2008 Janet Pope

Golden Silk Orb Weavers - Nephila clavipes - Female
Lucedale, George County, Mississippi, USA
August 17, 2008
Almost ran face first into her and her web. You can clearly see why they get their name with the golden color of her web. Spiders used to really creep me out, but now I'm seeing the beauty of them!

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Contributed by Janet Pope on 15 September, 2008 - 9:52am
Last updated 17 September, 2008 - 10:10am

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