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Weaver of Gold The Golden Silk Orb Weaver (aka: the Banana spider) is easy to find. They have giant webs and are frequently found in banana patches. I have seen some that are as big as my face! Photo Aiyura Valley, EHP, Papua New Guinea Nephila pilipes Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Weaver of Gold

The Golden Silk Orb Weaver (aka: the Banana spider) is easy to find. They have giant webs and are frequently found in banana patches. I have seen some that are as big as my face! Photo Aiyura Valley, EHP, Papua New Guinea

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    Barry
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    Beautiful creatures but I am not sure that I would want one that close to my house as in the photo! Posted 5 years ago
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    Stuart
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    That is one big 'Nope'. Posted 5 years ago

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The Giant Golden Orbweaver

"Nephila pilipes" is a species of golden orb-web spider. It resides all over countries in East and Southeast Asia as well as Oceania. It is commonly found in primary and secondary forests and gardens.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Sep 8, 2019. Captured Aug 27, 2019 10:59.
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  • iPhone 5s
  • f/2.2
  • 1/2160s
  • ISO32
  • 4.15mm

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