Trichonephila clavipes
(Golden Silk Orb-weaver)

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Picture of Trichonephila clavipes (Golden Silk Orb-weaver) - Dorsal
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Helper-Harvestman

Just based on morphology, I’m thinking Nephila, or the golden orb-weavers.

TangledWeb

Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orbweaver?

ItsyBitsy
ItsyBitsy

Yes, a juvenile Trichonephila clavipes.

TangledWeb

Wow! It really looks different as a juvenile.

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