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Black and Yellow Garden Spider

Argiope Aurantia

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Field Notes

Description:

The Black and Yellow Argiope is a common orb web spider.

Habitat:

Black and Yellow Argiopes live in fields and gardens. They can be found on shrubs, tall plants, and flowers.

Notes:

The male's web is a thick zig-zag of white silk.

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PublishedOctober 15, 2013

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