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NC H595

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Susan Fisher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the golden silk spider (Nephila clavipes) as the official state spider of North Carolina.

  • Golden silk spider is a common orb weaver found throughout North Carolina known for its golden-colored silk webs up to three feet in diameter.

  • Female golden silk spiders can grow up to three inches in length with orange and brown bodies, while males are much smaller and dark brown.

  • Spider is non-aggressive, biting only when held or pinched, and preys on mosquitoes, flies, bees, wasps, moths, and butterflies.

  • Bill becomes effective upon passage into law.

Legislative Description

Adopt Official State Spider

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/26/2017
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/6/2017

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