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Wasp spider

Argiope bruennichi

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

Had stunning colours. About an inch from front to hind legs.

Species ID Suggestions

Wasp spider

Argiope bruennichi
monkey-mind and nana-puppet
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Comments (8)
Ashish
Saar they are really poor. They also have predators like birds..!!
Saarbrigger
Looks dangerous. Is it? Or is it just selfdefence?
Elsa
Will do, thanks :)
Ashish
Elsa, you will have more interest in capturing entire web if you see following website and see pictures of all species. Check carefully all species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_(spider)
Elsa
Afraid this is the only photo I got AshishNimkar.. Good tip though, next time I'll aim for the entire web too..!
Elsa
Thank you Monkey-mind! Will edit :)
Ashish
Elsa have captured entire web of this spider, its very interesting to see web of Signature spider.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedJune 6, 2011

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