Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes)

by Jeffrey S. Pippen | Back to Jeff's Spiders Page | Jeff's Nature Pages

Not considered dangerous to humans, Golden Silk Spiders (aka Golden Silk Orbweavers) are increasing their range in North Carolina from the southeast corner of the state.
Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes)
New Hanover Co., NC
13 Oct 2007

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Dorsal view
Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes)
New Hanover Co., NC
23 Sep 2006

These large spiders spin their webs in open forested areas and are often high in trees.

Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) Ventral view
Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes)
New Hanover Co., NC
23 Sep 2006

Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes)
New Hanover Co., NC
23 Sep 2006

Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes)
New Hanover Co., NC
23 Sep 2006

Note the hairy joints in the legs.


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