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Hawaiian garden spider

Argiope appensa

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow-backed spider with striped legs found in the settlement area at Kalaupapa National Historical Park.

Species ID Suggestions

Hawaiian garden spider

Argiope appensa

Comments (2)

Hi mauna Kunzah, Thanks for the ID. I'll update and also add to the Alien Species mission.
Simon Kingston, Argiope appensa was introduced to Hawaii from other Pacific islands. It would make a nice addition to the Alien Species mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/17638321 Thanks!

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