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Argiope argentata
Large, web-building spider with a legspan of 6-9 cm. Cephalothorax and abdomen have a silvery white color. Legs range from yellow to pink to orange, with darker bands.
Found in woodlands and grasslands of Loreto district of Peru.
Spiders in the genus Argiope are known for their large webs, which often have a "signature" zig-zag marking in the middle.
Spotted on Jun 18, 2007
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012
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