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Banded Garden Spider

Argiope trifasciata

Description:

Same spider as other entry. Closeup photos. Black and yellow. Likely an argiope female.

Habitat:

Garden at my house, living in a hanging basket full of portulaca. She lived there for approximately 4 weeks before disappearing.

Notes:

See other entry for more photos: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/816...

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Argiope trifasciata
Banded Garden Spider EOL: Argiope trifasciata


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5 Comments

G.E.M. Academy
G.E.M. Academy 11 years ago

cute

Apple
Apple 12 years ago

Yes, I have done my research since joining Project Noah and they are very common throughout the U.S. This one stuck around for over a month. Right off my front porch.

TammyVerhovec
TammyVerhovec 12 years ago

Also have this variety.. :)

Apple
Apple 12 years ago

I think you might be right.

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 12 years ago

Hi Apple, I think is A. trifasciata, not aurantia

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2007
Submitted on Dec 22, 2011

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