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Nephila clavipes
A big and intimidating spider, but completely harmless. They built large nets, usually no more than 2 meters from the ground. (juvenile make the net near the ground) It has a big and long abdomen, commonly green with yellow spots. The upper side of the abdomen in the adults looks golden. The Order is Araneae, and the family Nephilidae
It was pictured in the Ribera Norte natural reserve in San Isidro. They could be found from Buenos Aires province to northern Argentina.
Spotted on Mar 23, 2018
Submitted on Mar 23, 2018
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A very pretty photo....a very pretty spider....