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Hawaiian Garden Spider

Argiope appensa

Photo by BenHoldridge
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Good sized argiope with beautiful markings

Habitat:

All over the island. These two were found among rocks near the sea and between bromeliads

Notes:

Two females from different angles. Did not see a male

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International Spider Survey
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
Photographed
PublishedAugust 20, 2014

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