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Hawaiian Garden Spider

Argiope appensa

Photo by SargonR
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Field Notes

Description:

Hawaiian Garden Spider sitting on its web near Iao Valley, Maui, Hawaii.

Species ID Suggestions

Hawaiian Garden Spider

Argiope appensa

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Comments (2)
jackie.hawaii
Depending on size, I'd say this is definitely a female garden spider (your pic is of the belly, top side of abdomen is all yellow). Saw them all the time in Cali and they are big.

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International Spider Survey
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedApril 24, 2014

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