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Argiope argentata
Brown orb-weaving spider. Has spiky abdomen with multiple colors including yellow, orange and black. Including the orange striped legs, this spider was about 7 cm in diameter.
Grassy area along trail near lake
Video included but the spider was not moving, just the camera.
Unfortunately these are the only views I have. It ended up running away before I could snap one. I go back regularly so I'll look for it next time. Maybe then it's web will show the signature markings!
You have to show Dorsal view also. Most of here seen of Ventral view. Upload if you have picture of her back.
Thank you for the ID Ashish! I wouldn't have thought of Argiope since it didn't have a distinctive zig-zag pattern in its web.
Thank you for the compliment Dangermouse and yes Saarbrigger, it is an impressive spider.
Spotted on Aug 24, 2011
Submitted on Aug 24, 2011
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