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Wasp spider, Wespenspinne

Argiope bruennichi

Description:

Despite the warning colouration this is not a dangerous species. The Wasp Spider builds its web close to the ground in order to catch grasshoppers and crickets. The female can often be seen hanging upside-down in the middle of her web throughout summer and autumn. The web features a distinctive zig-zag patterned section running vertically through it. The large abdomen features yellow, black and white stripes, and the cephalothorax is covered with silver coloured hair.

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Jopy

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Spotted on Aug 13, 2017
Submitted on Aug 20, 2017

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