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Species of Golden silk orb-weavers

Tiger spider Jorō spider Black-leg nephila Banana spider Giant golden orb weaver Australian golden orb-weaver Red-legged golden orb-weaver spider Banded-legged golden orb-web spider Northern golden orb weaver Black wood spider

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Scientific Classification

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Golden silk orb-weavers

Species

Banana spider (Nephila clavipes)

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