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Argiope aurantia
Females of this species grow to much larger size than males. Adult female body length ranges from 19 to 28 mm (3/4 to 1 1/8 in.), while males reach only 5 to 9 mm (1/4 - 3/8 in.). In both sexes, the shiny, egg-shaped abdomen has striking yellow or orange markings on a black background. The forward part of the body, the cephalothorax, is covered with short, silvery hairs. Legs are mostly black, with red or yellow portions near the body.
This spider built its web in the open between some shrubs, in a wildlife habitat yard.
Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Aug 21, 2013
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