Golden Orb Weaver spiders are sometimes called Golden Silk Orb Weavers, Giant Wood spiders or Banana spiders. Its scientific name is Nephila, from Ancient Greek words "nen" and "philos" meaning "fond of spinning.". There is a theory that if the Golden Orb Weaver's silk was weaved into a thread as thick as a pencil, that it could.. Trichonephila clavipes (formerly known as Nephila clavipes), commonly known as the golden silk orb-weaver, golden silk spider, or colloquially banana spider (a name shared with several others), is an orb-weaving spider species which inhabits forests and wooded areas ranging from the southern US to Argentina. It is indigenous to both continental North and South America.

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The golden silk orb-weavers (scientifically known as the genus Nephila ), are captivating spiders that are often referred to as the banana spider. There are currently 10 species and numerous subspecies within the genus. There used to be more, but in 2018 some of the Golden Silk Orb-Weavers were reclassified into the taxonomy of the genus.. Golden orb-weaving spiders are known for their giant body size and enormous webs. The spider Nephila inaurata can spin a web exceeding 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter, as shown here.