Trichonephila clavata
(Joro spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

I am trying to identify this beautiful spider in my back yard. closest species it resembles is a Joro. However the legs are solid in color, appears to be dark blue in person. In this photo there is also a very small brown spider with her. Possibly the male mate???

• Submitted by: 
  
  niceguy4704
• Submitted: Oct 16, 2020
• Photographed: Oct 16, 2020
• Spider: Trichonephila clavata (Joro spider)
• Sex: 
  
  Male, Female,
• Maturity: 
  Adult
• Location: Gainesville, Georgia, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.),High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Lateral, Webs