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Golden Silk Orb Weaver

Golden silk orb weaver
Golden Silk Orb Weaver

NPS/Willis

Quick Facts

Scientific Name:Trichonephila clavipes
Distribution/Habitat: Can be found in the southeast United States through Argentina and Peru
Average Size: Up to 3 inches long
Diet: They feed on grasshoppers, flies, and other small insects

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Last updated: December 11, 2019