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Black and Yellow Argiope (Argiope aurantia)
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Copyright © 2012
Stick
Spider, Argiope -
Argiope aurantia
Ray Brook, Essex County, New York, USA
August 24, 2012
Don't believe this is the Black & White, but it looks similar. Found in a bog.
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Stick
on 28 August, 2012 - 6:21pm
Last updated 29 August, 2012 - 1:09pm
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Laura P.
, 29 August, 2012 - 1:09pm
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Yep also known as a writting
Yep also known as a writting spider or a banana spider. These spiders are often found around gardens.
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Rachel
, 28 August, 2012 - 7:19pm
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Not a Banana Spider
This isn't a Banana Spider, a similar spider commonly known as Banana Spider is the Golden Silk Orb Weaver (Nephila clavipes).
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Laura P.
, 28 August, 2012 - 7:30pm
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Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Argiope)
I think this is Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Argiope)
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Laura P.
, 28 August, 2012 - 6:31pm
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