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Spider

Argiope

Photo by YucefMerhi
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Field Notes

Description:

This female spider was particularly large. Like almost all other spiders, Argiope are harmless to humans. Like most garden spiders they eat insects, and they are capable of consuming prey up to twice their size.

Habitat:

Mérida, Venezuela

Reference Links:

Argiope (spider)

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