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Golden Silk Spider

Nephila clavipes

Description:

Fun moments in procreation. Got to watch this small male gently strumming the web strands of the much larger female. Never did get to see if he was successful or dinner ;) Web very recognizble... it's a bright golden yellow color.

Habitat:

Common spider throughout the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.

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Adam S.
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Adam S.

South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 2, 2011
Submitted on Jul 30, 2012

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