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Grass Cross Spider

Argiope catenulata

Description:

Large and spectacular spiders that often have a strikingly coloured abdomen.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Known as "gagambang ekis", which translates to X spider in the Philippines.

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Grass Cross Spider
Argiope catenulata Argiope catenulata


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5 Comments

I was photographing the rear of the spider because it was sandwiched between the wall and hedge plant and was surprised to see that it was a perfect circle!

Thank you Rangers Karen and Gerardo!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Very cool !

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Lovely series Leana!

Thank you for the ID JackWanamaker!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Feb 21, 2013
Submitted on Feb 21, 2013

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