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Argiope aurantia
This is one of the largest and most colorful orbweaving spiders from northeastern to southwestern North America. Like many orbweavers, Argiope aurantia is sexually dimorphic: females are up to 3X larger than males. The abdomen has two anterior lobes and the dorsal surface is black with large, bright yellow spots or patches. This spider is a significant predator in prairie and grassland ecosystems and is also commonly seen in urban gardens.
Web built over pond in wildlife habitat yard.
This spider is holding what looks like, from the wings, the remains of a dragonfly.
Spotted on Sep 11, 2013
Submitted on Sep 18, 2013
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