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Silver Argiope

Argiope argentata

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The larger female in the center with a much smaller male to the left showing extreme sexual dimorphism.

Habitat:

There were several of these in a cactus garden.

Reference Links:

Argiope argentata - Wikipedia

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