Nephila clavipes: Golden Silk Orbweaver
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The Golden Silk Orbweaver (Nephila clavipes) is the only species found in the United States, and it inhabits forested areas of the Southwest.
Females are large spiders, with a body and leg span that can reach four inches in length.
They are also known for their over sized webs that are built at both ground level and high among the tree tops. Many a hiker in the Southeast soon become familiar with the large web by walking through one.
Like most spiders, they will bite if handled, however their bite is not known to cause any medical problems for the average individual.
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