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Signature spider

Argiope Anasuja

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Field Notes

Description:

Argiope anasuja, is a species of harmless orb-weaver spider (family Araneidae) found from the Seychelles to India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and in the Maldives

Habitat:

Lake side

Notes:

Trap butterfly in signature spider web

Reference Links:

Argiope anasuja - Wikipedia

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