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Writing Spider

Argiope aurantia

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Field Notes

Notes:

I see these often all over South Carolina. They seem to be very common, docile and nonthreatening.

Species ID Suggestions

Writing spider

Argiope aurantia

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Reza Hashemizadeh
You are correct Kelly, this lovely spider is indeed the Writing spider. I have suggested the scientific name and a link for more info :)

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PublishedAugust 5, 2013

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