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Writing Spider

Argiope sp.

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

These spiders are often in this pose. The webs are very distinctive with white zigzags

Habitat:

Grassy suburban yard with lots of weeds

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MrsPbio
Check out this site, and see what you think. http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/07/14/writing-spider-immature-golden-orb-weaver-with-stabilimentum/
MrsPbio
It's an Argiope species. I saw a photo of this one on Wikipedia, but all it said was "Argiope spp.". Not much help at all!

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PublishedJune 4, 2014

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