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Randy L Emmitt

Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata

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Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata\nPhoto taken at the Flat River Impoundments in Durham Co., NC on October 14, 2006. Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata\nWith fresh caught female Autumn Meadowhawks.\nPhoto taken at the Flat River Impoundments in Durham Co., NC on October 14, 2006. Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata\nPhoto taken at the Flat River Impoundments in Durham Co., NC on October 14, 2006. Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata\nSpinning webbing over prey.\nPhoto taken at the Flat River Impoundments in Durham Co., NC on October 14, 2006. Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata\nPhoto taken at the Flat River Impoundments in Durham Co., NC on October 14, 2006. Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata\nPhoto taken at the Flat River Impoundments in Durham Co., NC on October 14, 2006. Banded argiope, Argiope trifasciata\nPhoto taken at the Flat River Impoundments in Durham Co., NC on October 14, 2006.
Likely the smallest of the Argiope spiders in the eastern US. The web is also found the closest to the ground as well.

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