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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Mar 10, 2012

I almost walked into this spider. The dots on the back and the length of body were a bit unique. Sorry about the quality of the image.
Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Mar 10, 2012

Golden Silk Orbweaver, Nephila clavipes, I believe.

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Mar 10, 2012

I think you've got it right there. Reading a bit, this spider has an interesting past, habits and can capture birds. Thanks kwanjin!

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