Trichonephila clavipes (Golden Silk Orb-Weaver / Banana Spider) female & male

Trichonephila clavipes (Golden Silk Orb-Weaver / Banana Spider) found off a trail in Pawley's Island, SC, with a male in the top right area of the image (I think!)

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Ruth Spigelman

Lion

A lovely shot highlighting the beauty of these spiders - especially their golden silk. Could that be a male up there at the top? Posted 5 years ago
1. Lexie Alley
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  I wasn't quite certain at first but I was also thinking that was a male at the top! Posted 5 years ago

DebRich

Lion

Great looking spider and photo! Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice to see both sexes in a single photo! Posted 5 years ago

The Trichonephila clavipes

"Trichonephila clavipes" is a species of golden orb-web spider. It lives in the warmer regions of the Americas. The large size and bright colours of the species make it distinctive. The female is much larger than the male.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Lexie Alley