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Black and Yellow Garden Spider

Argiope Aurantia

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Field Notes

Description:

Female orb weaver spider. Yellow and black abdomen. Reddish and black bands on legs. Non-aggressive and non-venomous. Length: A little over 1.50 inches including legs (38 mm).

Habitat:

Meadow that used to be lawn. (2 year old meadow)

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Argiope aurantia

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PublishedMarch 18, 2014

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