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Golden Silk Spider - Nephila clavipes - female
Copyright © 2001 Mike Boone

Golden Silk Spider - Nephila clavipes - Female
Hunting Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
September 27, 2001
Large spider living in the palmettos and scrub not far from the beach.
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Contributed by Mike Boone on 10 March, 2004 - 9:29pm
Last updated 26 March, 2005 - 9:30am

It's a Nephila
Nephila clavipes

I'm so glad you posted this. I don't have a decent picture of it and people frequently ask about it.
… Troy Bartlett, 10 March, 2004 - 9:31pm login or register to post comments

 
You beat me to the ID. I just
You beat me to the ID. I just came across your Nephila photo after I posted it.
… Mike Boone, 10 March, 2004 - 9:42pm login or register to post comments

 
Golden Orbweavers...
Hey Troy, Pat,

There were lots of these down in the wetter areas of S. Florida as well. If you want, I can post some photos to compare for regional variations. They are MASSIVE beasts aren't they?
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 17 March, 2004 - 10:49am login or register to post comments

 
Add 'em!
Feel free to add your images, Tony. And yes, they are BIG.
… Troy Bartlett, 17 March, 2004 - 2:50pm login or register to post comments

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