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Black and Yellow Argiope Spider (juvenile)

Argiope aurantia

Photo by James McNair
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

About 2 in long.

Identification
Stabilimentum (reinforced area) in web makes a vertical zigzag band above and below the middle of the web. Juveniles make a circular stabilimentum in the center of the web.

Habitat:

Orlando Wetlands at bathroom sink.

Habitat
Gardens, old fields

Species ID Suggestions

Juvenile Black and Yellow Argiope

Argiope aurantia

Reference Link
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International Spider Survey
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Insects and Arachnids of Florida
Photographed
PublishedJune 7, 2014

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