Macro Banana Spider

Banana Spider · **1 Like**

Do not get too close! Actually, they are not aggressive. Pentax K10D Sigma 70-300mm + Raynor DCR-150, f/6.7@1/1000, 300mm, ISO 200

**Hornet** · 05-21-2014, 10:43 AM

Great photo!

This spider is Nephila clavipes - the "Golden Orb Weaver". Banana spiders are wandering spiders or huntsman (no web) the most common one being Heteropoda venatoria.

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05-21-2014, 10:43 AM	#2
Hornet Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 169	Great photo! This spider is Nephila clavipes - the "Golden Orb Weaver". Banana spiders are wandering spiders or huntsman (no web) the most common one being Heteropoda venatoria.