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orb weaver/ - Nephila clavipes
Copyright © 2009 Carol Clemens

orb weaver/ - Nephila clavipes
Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
July 15, 2009
I thought this was a golden orb weaver, but now I am not sure since the body looks a bit different. I am close?
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Contributed by Carol Clemens on 15 July, 2009 - 5:57pm
Last updated 30 July, 2009 - 7:32pm

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… Carol Clemens, 30 July, 2009 - 7:32pm login or register to post comments

Looks like a young
Nephila clavipes - Golden Silk Orbweaver. See for example.
… john and jane balaban, 15 July, 2009 - 9:19pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
Thanks for the info. I'm glad I am getting better at this! Carol
… Carol Clemens, 16 July, 2009 - 4:50pm login or register to post comments

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