59,276 observationsLeast Concern
Golden Silk Spider
Trichonephila clavipes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Araneae βΊFamily: Nephilidae βΊGenus: Trichonephila
About
Trichonephila clavipes is the only species of the genus Trichonephila indigenous to continental North and South America. In the United States, it is commonly known as the "banana spider".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Golden Silk Spider is Trichonephila clavipes.
- Golden Silk Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Golden Silk Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Golden Silk Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Golden Silk Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
- Golden Silk Spider belongs to the family Nephilidae.
- Golden Silk Spider belongs to the genus Trichonephila.