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Writing Spider

Argiope aurantia

Photo by Ava T-B
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This spider is at least an inch across and makes its web in a cactus and succulent garden

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Argiope (spider)

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Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Southern California Wildlife
Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Photographed
PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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