what Nephila species?

[ArachnoJoost]

As Alex advised me, here's a question on the exact name of my Nephila. I've found a picture of the spider, but the scientific name was not mentioned. It is the first picture on the page (the one with the text: photo: martin huber)
here's the link: http://gea.free.fr/fiche%20nephila.htm

can you guys help me out?
thanks!
Joost

[Alex S.]

Hey Arachnojoost, that is the species Nephila clavipes, commonly known as the North American gold orb-web or silk spider. They are the largest web-construsting spider in the USA and can be common in the South. Very cool species indeed :)

Alex S.

[ArachnoJoost]

Thanks!
This species does have colour differences in the abdomen and leg coloration from individual to individual (or ssp. of clavipes??), so I found it hard to find the correct name for her. The picture I mentioned in the first post is a spitting image of mine.
greetz,
Joost

[Alex S.]

No problem, they are an awesome species. Have fun keeping her :)

Alex S.