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Wasp spider

Argiope bruennichi

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Rural area next to a cornfield.

Notes:

Female wasp spider with prey spotted in a rural area of Deventer.

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Jae
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Jae

Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands

Spotted on Aug 21, 2022
Submitted on Aug 25, 2022

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