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He blends with his weavejob - Argiope aurantia
Copyright © 2009 Martha Ramirez

He blends with his weavejob - Argiope aurantia
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Size: 3/4 inch
noticed this "pretty" spider wooven and sunning himself at my daylilies. what kind is it?
Contributed by Martha Ramirez on 14 June, 2009 - 2:34pm
Last updated 23 August, 2009 - 12:07pm

Moved
Moved from Spiders.
… john and jane balaban, 23 August, 2009 - 12:07pm

Looks like - immature Argiope aurantia
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… William Edwards, 14 June, 2009 - 3:19pm

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