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Golden Orb Weaver

Argiope aurantia

Photo by PeterArno
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26.6552, -80.2542

Field Notes

Description:

Large body zig zag web structure average size 5 to 7 inches

Habitat:

Tropical summer months

Species ID Suggestions

Black and yellow garden spider (female)

Argiope aurantia

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Ava T-B
Please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture

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PublishedNovember 21, 2011

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