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Black-and-Yellow Argiope

Argiope aurantia

Photo by AlexRowe
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Field Notes

Description:

3" diameter. Striking alternating colors of black, yellow, blue and white. Positioned centrally in a web with a distinct denser webbing in a vertical zipper pattern.

Habitat:

South central Missouri. Oak woods adjacent. Spun her web attached to my chicken coop.

Species ID Suggestions

Black-and-Yellow Argiope

Argiope aurantia

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