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Spidersgulf coast of FL
I noticed a lot of large intricate webs at a park along the gulf coast of Florida. After searching, I finally found the culprit. When the sun hit it, the color appeared to be more golden or yellow. I was wondering what kind of spider this was.
Thanks,
Jeanne – Long Island
Hi Jeanne,
This is a female Nephila clavipes, commonly known as the Golden Silk Spider. The male is diminutive. The common name comes from the unusual color of the silk. There was an attempt to use the silk of this spider for textiles, and though the resulting fabric was very strong, the labor involved proved cost prohibitive. The other common name for this species is Banana Spider.
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