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Spider wasp

Argiope bruennichi

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Description:

It's a species of spider, named for the color of the abdomen similar to the yellow and black coloration of wasps. It is also commonly called spider tiger, epeira bandaged, or zebra spider Argiope fasciata.

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Argiope bruennichi

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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