Golden silk orb-weaver (Nephila clavipes)

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Did not know these spiders also occur in the USA. Posted 9 years ago
1. Joe Spandrusyszyn
  
  Lion
  
  This is the first time I've ever seen one. It freaked me out a bit when I first saw it.
  Of course, I've only been in Florida for a couple months now, and have been stuck inside for most of it, so I'll probably see more as time goes on, and start getting used to bigger, flashier spiders. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I guess Florida could be seen as the tropical USA :) Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Barry
      
      Lion
      
      Indeed, maps of the different Biogeographical realms often include southern Florida as part of the Neotropical (South America) rather than the Nearctic (North America). Posted 6 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 Joe Spandrusyszyn