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Argiope aurantia
Also known as the golden garden spider and Black and yellow argiope. They have distinctive yellow and black markings on their abdomens and a mostly white cephalothorax. The etymology of its name means "gilded silver-face". Males range from 5–9 mm (0.20–0.35 in) females from 19–28 mm (0.75–1.1 in). Like other members of Argiope they are considered harmless to humans.
On the fence of a tiger enclosure at a wildlife sanctuary
The spider was busy spinning silk to enlarge its web.
Spotted on Sep 28, 2012
Submitted on Oct 16, 2012
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Thanks, Joshuaknutson!
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