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Writing Spider-golden orb-weaver

Argiope aurantia

Description:

Close up the spider has a yellow and black coloring on the main body. It's length is about 2 inches from head to back.

Habitat:

Found this one in our lavender bush. It appeared after it became very hot and dry.

Notes:

I think this is a female. In one picture you can see the stabilimentum.

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rippie772011
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rippie772011

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jul 26, 2017
Submitted on Jul 26, 2017

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