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Writing spider

Argiope aurantia

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

In North America, Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the black and yellow garden spider, zipper spider, corn spider, and writing spider, because of the similarity of the web stabilimenta to writing. I came across this one just as it was busy wrapping up a meal

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Argiope (spider)

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Comments (8)
Maria dB
Thanks, Jemma and Fran. This was quite a large specimen!
Maria dB
Thanks, Dhirendra, Reza and beaker98!
beaker98
Wow! 1700! Awesome choice for that one:)
Maria dB
Thank you, beaker98! I debated between the white-eyed vireo and the spider as spotting 1700; because Noah has evoked an interest in insects these past 9 months, I decided to go with the spider! :>)
beaker98
Great spotting! Love the first picture!

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PublishedSeptember 17, 2013

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