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Banded Argiope vs. Silver-spotted skipper

Argiope trifasciata vs. Epargyreus clarus

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Field Notes

Description:

The spider usually wins. I am trying to find other photos of this sighting, but my photos are a mess.

Habitat:

Meadow on the property

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Comments (7)
Carol Snow Milne
New first action photo found - misplaced in another folder. Glad I found it!
Carol Snow Milne
Added a second photo. My photos are a mess, but trying to get them sorted out.
EdwardNathanReulbachJr.
Your butterflies may not fare well, but the Spiders are Beautiful! Such incredible creatures
Carol Snow Milne
I know, poor butterflies and just now I found an old photo of a banded argiope with a wrapped up banded argiope in its web I didn't even remember.
KarenL
Your butterflies do seem to have a hard time Carol!

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Mission
International Spider Survey
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PublishedNovember 7, 2011

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