Nephila is a genus of araneomorph spiders noted for the impressive webs they weave. Nephila consists of numerous species found in warmer regions around the world. They are commonly called golden silk orb-weavers, golden orb-weavers, giant wood spiders, or banana spiders.
Scientific name: Nephila
Higher classification: Nephilinae
Family: Araneidae
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Araneae
Phylum: Arthropoda