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Orb-weaving spider

Araneus angulatus/ circe

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A very large female Orb-weaving spider (Araneus angulatus/circe) spotted near Katarraktis village, Epirus region, Greece. In 3 of the pics, she is eating a wasp, in only one day, she managed to capture and kill, 7 wasps...No wonder she became so big...

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Araneus angulatus

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International Spider Survey
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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
Mission
Spiders of Greece

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PublishedAugust 3, 2013

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