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Lobed argiope

Argiope lobata

Photo by FotisAngel
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Field Notes

Description:

a large web spider which build a zig zag web.

Habitat:

open grassland with less humid environment than the argiope bruennichi.

Notes:

here in these photos the spider is enjoying its "lunch"

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Comments (2)
FotisAngel
Thank you so much suzmonk.i was wailking in an open grass area when suddenly I felt something on my foot.it was this strong web of this spider.then I saw it . Otherwise I wouldnt see it since it is very well camouflaged

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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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2014 Best Wildlife Photo
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Biodiversity of Fauna in Crete
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PublishedJuly 28, 2014

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