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Orb Weaver Spider

Argiope aurantia

Description:

They have distinctive yellow and black markings on their abdomens and a mostly white cephalothorax. The web is a circular shape up to 2 ft. in diameter with a dense zigzag of silk, known as a stabilimentum, in the center.

Habitat:

Habitat yard by Lake Lewisville.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 20, 2012
Submitted on Aug 27, 2012

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