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Argiope trifasciata
Spider: Family: Araneidae (Orb weaver spiders) Female. Nearly 2 inches (5.08 cm) long with legs outstretched Banded top abdomen, underside. Black and yellow "mask" with red rose-like structure. Wrapping Praying Mantis ( Superorder: Dictyoptera. Order: Mantodea) 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) in length. See video.
Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds. Spider range is extensive. Most of USA including Hawaii and Southern Canada.
Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Sep 14, 2012
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