Trichonephila clavata
(Joro spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

This definitely looks like some kind of Orb Weaver. It was about the size of a full grown Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Garden Spider). According to a USA Today article, "Spider species makes 1st U.S. appearance in Georgia", this very well might be an East Asian Joro spider. I spotted it up in a tree, while I was on a ladder. It was getting dark and the wind was blowing. It was hard to capture a decent image.

• Submitted by: 
  
  spiderdijon
• Submitted: Oct 20, 2018
• Photographed: Oct 20, 2018
• Spider: Trichonephila clavata (Joro spider)
• Location: Cumming, Georgia, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Dorsal