Home> Animals > Insects > Spiders Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 17 Of 17 Prev Golden-silk-orb-weaver  Publish Date : 31-12-2007 Hits : 85 Rating : 5 Of 5 The golden silk orb-weavers (genus Nephila) are a genus of spiders noted for the impressive webs they weave. Nephila consists of numerous individual species found around the world. They are also commonly called golden orb-weavers, giant wood spiders or banana spiders. The male is about 1/5 the size of the female spider and is frequently oriented above and perpendicular to the female who hangs upside down. In some species, the female will eat the male, but this is by no means a common occurrence. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev