Trichonephila clavipes
(Golden Silk Orb-weaver)

She’s Triconephila clavipes. Joros are Triconephila clavata. They are closely related but live on different continents. You might see a lot of fear mongering about the Joros if you Google them. They were introduced to the state of Georgia accidentally from Asia. Research is underway to determine whether they are a problem. Your spider is where she belongs. She’s a big spider that eats big insects. I don’t recognize they prey in the photo. The web’s silk and orb design are very effective for staying intact against the force of a big bug flying or jumping at it. Nice photo,… Read more »