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Argiope bruennichi
Large female wasp spider about 3,5 cm in total. Bright yellow, white and black markings on the abdomen, brown and yellowish striped legs and a shining silvery head. Males of this species of orb-web spiders are brown and much smaller compared to the females. These spiders build spiral orb webs with a zigzag pattern at the centre.
Rural area next to a cornfield.
Female wasp spider with prey spotted in a rural area of Deventer.
Spotted on Aug 21, 2022
Submitted on Aug 25, 2022
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