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Black and Yellow Argiope

Argiope aurantia

Habitat:

Canal/deciduous habitat.

Notes:

This poor individual has lost two legs. I would think losing these two particular limbs would put it at a major disadvantage in grasping prey. Seems to be healthy despite this handicap.

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3 Comments

beaker98
beaker98 10 years ago

Thanks for the kind words SharniIM and Conor:)

ConorSheaWing
ConorSheaWing 10 years ago

Beautiful girl and wonderful pictures!

SharniM
SharniM 10 years ago

Poor little guy. Beautiful photos though.

beaker98
Spotted by
beaker98

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Sep 2, 2013
Submitted on Sep 3, 2013

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