Golden Silk Orbweaver
Nephila clavipes
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12" H x 9" W
Despite their large size, golden silk orbweavers (also called "banana spiders") are relatively harmless. They are non-venomous and not aggressive. They build large webs in the late summer and early fall, often across trails. Many hikers have run into their webs when not paying attention!
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