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Photo by Nathan Tenny
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Field Notes

Description:

Smallish orb weaver, body length probably a bit over 1 cm.

Habitat:

Somewhat irregular web inside an otherwise-empty flowerpot.

Species ID Suggestions

grass cross spider

Argiope catenulata

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Comments (1)
Nathan Tenny
Might be <i>Argiope argentata</i>, but shouldn't there be more "spikes" on the abdomen?
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PublishedMarch 28, 2011

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