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Signature Spider

Argiope sp.

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Strikingly patterned abdomen. Legs doubled up in pairs and resting on zig-zag web (stabilimenta)

Habitat:

Dasghara village near Kolkata known for 800 year terracotta temples and as I discovered, home to this Argiope spider too.

Reference Links:

Argiope (spider) - Wikipedia

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PublishedDecember 18, 2017

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