Trichonephila clavipes
(Golden Silk Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 205562

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jphelps008
Submitted: Aug 29, 2025
Photographed: Aug 29, 2025
Spider: Trichonephila clavipes (Golden Silk Orb-weaver)
Location: Lecanto , Florida, United States
Spotted Outdoors: High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
Found in web?: Yes
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Ozzkat

August 29, 2025 11:52 am

Trichonephila clavipes, aka golden silk orb weaver. Often mistaken for Joro spiders, but note the fuzzy black areas on the legs and that their abdomens have different patterns! They are harmless to humans, despite their size being scary to some. Their silk can have a golden-ish tint, and they generally build very large webs.

Last edited 9 months ago by Ozzkat