Trichonephila clavipes
(Golden Silk Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 185873

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I am trying to figure out what type of spider this is. I thought it was a banana spider but I have other folks saying it is an orb weaver. Any insight?

Submitted by:
findingfurleigh
Submitted: Aug 9, 2023
Photographed: Aug 7, 2023
Spider: Trichonephila clavipes (Golden Silk Orb-weaver)
Location: North of Orlando, Florida, United States
Spotted Outdoors: High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks),Forest
Found in web?: Yes
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TangledWeb

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August 10, 2023 12:46 am

Trichonephila clavipes, Both common names are correct. We use “Golden Silk Orbweaver” for the common name. Check out her yellow “golden” silk. The coloration comes from components of her diet. She has an orb ( circle) web that is sticky circle threads and strong straight-line threads. It is effective for halting a large flying or jumping insect without tearing. The largest species of the Orbweaver spiders ( not in USA) can catch small birds with their strong webs.