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Argiope lobata
Argiope lobata
37.271, 21.6918
Field Notes
Description:
The male of this species is small (body length 6 mm) but the female is large and spectacular at up to 25 mm in length. The silver abdomen is marked with black and red spots and carries deep furrows and distinctive lobes around the edge.
Habitat:
Argiope lobata is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It has a wide distribution encompassing the whole of Africa and stretching to southern Europe and into Asia.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2014
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