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Nephila clavipes
This spider is also often called a Banana Spider. Females can grow up to 2 inches. This spider is known for its distinctive looking webs. The web silk is actually a golden color. Some webs are made up to a meter wide.
They can be found in the Americas in more tropical type forests.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2010
Submitted on Mar 27, 2012
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Love these beauties!