🕸️ Meet the Golden Silk Orb-Weaver(Trichonephila clavipes)— one of nature’s most skilled architects! These harmless spiders spin intricate, wheel-shaped webs to catch flying insects, helping to naturally control pests. Despite their spooky season reputation, golden silk orb-weavers are peaceful, important parts of the ecosystem 🌿🕷️ Look closely… you might spot one working the night shift! Have you ever spotted a golden silk orb-weaver in your backyard or on a walk? Share your story in the com

The Golden Silk Orb-weaver, also known as the Banana Spider (Trichonephila clavipes), is a large, non-dangerous spider found in the southeastern U.S. and other warm regions, recognized by its metallic gold, incredibly strong webs and its distinctive orange and brown body with feathery leg tufts. These spiders are not aggressive and will only bite if handled or pinched, with the bite causing only mild, localized pain. They are beneficial predators, feeding on flying insects like flies, bees, and