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) New Hanover Co., NC 13 Oct 2007 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! |
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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. |
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Ventral view Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 23 Sep 2006 |
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Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 23 Sep 2006 |
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Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 23 Sep 2006 Note the hairy joints in the legs. |
Created on ... Nov 18, 2006 | jeffpippen9@gmail.com