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agiope just starting to lay her egg - Argiope aurantia - female
Copyright © 2006 andre boudreau

agiope just starting to lay her egg - Argiope aurantia - Female
Danville, Eastern Townships Region, Richmond County, Quebec, Canada
September 1, 2006
you see the little white round egg that just came out of her belly. awesome !!

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Contributed by andre boudreau on 2 September, 2006 - 6:58am
Last updated 5 September, 2006 - 6:59am

Hi
Andre, I came across these photos by chance while looking for something else. I agree with your comment, awesome. A very interesting set of photos; thanks.
… andrewbateman, 28 August, 2008 - 3:05pm

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