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Wasp spider

Argiope bruennichi

Photo by rpsonak3
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Field Notes

Notes:

Saw this spider right near the water by the Port of Osaka

Species ID Suggestions

Wasp spider

Argiope bruennichi

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Latimeria
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Comments (1)
Latimeria
You might want to do a search for more pictures to compare that exact species to yours, but I'm about 80% certain that it is A. bruennichi. Definitely in the genus Argiope.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedJuly 31, 2011

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