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Orb web spider

Argiope australis

Photo by Smith Zoo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

± 7 cm - Yellow and Black abdomen with banded legs

Habitat:

This spider spun an orb web between dried local fynbos in the Karoo - arid semi-desert

Reference Links:

Argiope australis | iSpot

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2014

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