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Argiope sp.
A female of unidentified species of the genus Argiope. Spiders in the Argiope genus are medium size spiders, they build small to medium size vertical orb webs with circular or cross shaped stabilimentum. They wait for prey on the web center with legs paired. Male spiders are rarely seen and much smaller in size.
Observed in a large semi-urban yard/garden next to a patch of disturbed remnant forest. This is in the equatorial tropics of northern New Guinea.
Spotted on Jun 7, 2013
Submitted on Jul 5, 2014
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