by Jeffrey S. Pippen | Back to Jeff's Spiders Page | Jeff's Nature Pages
Not considered dangerous to humans, Golden Silk Spiders (aka Golden Silk Orbweavers) are increasing their range in North Carolina from the southeast corner of the state.Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 13 Oct 2007 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! | |
Dorsal view Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 23 Sep 2006 These large spiders spin their webs in open forested areas and are often high in trees. | |
Ventral view Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 23 Sep 2006 |
Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 23 Sep 2006 | |
Golden Silk Spider (Nephila clavipes) New Hanover Co., NC 23 Sep 2006 Note the hairy joints in the legs. |
Created on ... Nov 18, 2006 | jeffpippen9@gmail.com