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Lobed Argiope spider (Λοβωτή Αργιόπη)

Argiope lobata

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Field Notes

Description:

We were hiking, and my daughter said: We haven't seen a lizard, nor a single snake, not even a nice spider...
And there she was: a spectacular female Lobed Argiope spider (Argiope lobata)...So silvery and beautiful...
Spotted near Milies, Pelion mountain, Greece.

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Argiope lobata, Lobed Argiope (Argiope lobata)

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Comments (2)
Debbie Stewart
I hope your daughter was pleased after finding this then Despina :-)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Mission
Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
Mission
2013 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Spiders of Greece

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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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