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Oval St. Andre's Cross Spider

Argiope Aemula

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Field Notes

Description:

these spider has a prominent yellow colored body it shows striking yellow and black markings on its abdomen, mostly white cephalothorax, legs are in black and white stripes, the body measure about 1nch.

Habitat:

The spider builds a spiral orb web with a dense zigzag of silk commonly in long grass a little above ground level

Reference Links:

Oval St Andrew's Cross Spider (Argiope aemula) - Information on Oval St Andrew'…

Species ID Suggestions

Oval St. Andrew's Cross Spider

Argiope aemula

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2014

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