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Black and Yellow Garden Spider

Argiope aurantia

Notes:

Zig-zag stabilimentum in center of web (second picture) may reflect UV light that attracts insects! Also, it helps to camoflauge the spider as it sits inverted in the center, waiting for prey.

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audrey.m.archer
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audrey.m.archer

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA

Spotted on Aug 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 19, 2012

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