Golden Silk Spider in its web

"Golden Silk Spider on its web"

 

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY – ENCHANTED FOREST PARK, FL

This is a photograph of a Golden Silk Spider resting in its web. The photo was captured using a Nikon D90 camera and a Nikkor 60mm lens from s distance of approximately 18 inches. I came upon this fellow while walking along the path in Enchanted Forest Park, located in North Miami, Florida.

The Golden Silk Spider ((Nephila clavipes) is approximately 1 inch in length. The head/thorax is a pale gray with black spots. Its abdomen is cylindrical,  orange, yellow, or greenish, with white spots. The legs are banded in yellow-orange and black with tufts of black hair on the first and last pairs. The web of the Golden Silk Spider is quite large measuring 24-36 inches, with strong, thick strands.

 

 

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    14 Thoughts to “Golden Silk Spider in its web”

    1. Josh25

      Fabulous photo

    2. Alan S Hochman Photo (@Photobug52) (@Photobug52)

      Golden Silk Spider http://bit.ly/kBm782 #arachnid #featured #golden #silk #spider #insects

    3. Teobesta (@teobesta)

      rt @Photobug52 Golden Silk Spider http://bit.ly/kBm782 #arachnid #featured #golden #silk #spider #insects

    4. Roberta.Henry

      Definitely impressed with your work.

    5. Tim.D

      Definitely impressed with your work.

    6. Anna.Soriota

      Stunning photography

    7. Richard Torres

      Alan these are some great pictures! Damm you found your calling! You really enjoy this congrats. Keep them coming.

    8. Alan Hochman

      Thanx Rich, my calling! LOL It's a hobby that is making money though!

    9. Sandra

      So pretty and good composure.

    10. Jerry1514

      Alan, do you take people out for photo trips??

    11. Edie.Pittolo

      Alan, do you take people out for photo trips??

    12. PHOTOSintheWILD (@PHOTOSintheWILD)

      Golden Silk Spider http://t.co/iYH7mmAX #arachnid #macrophotography #golden #silk #spider #insects

    13. Luvia Pepermans

      Very scary and beautiful at the same time!

    14. Alan S. Hochman

      My feelings exactly!

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