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05-OCT-2008

Michel

Biggest spider I have seen in the wild. This one measured about 3" from leg to leg.
Anyone know what it is?

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Janet Gindlesperger06-Oct-2008 16:07
Also known as Argiope aurantia. I had a huge one building a web all over my porch light a couple of years ago and got several pictures. I don't care much for spiders but they are fascinating!
Janet
Michel 06-Oct-2008 02:51
Thanks Sandy - I was hoping it would have been something rare and unusual.
Guest 06-Oct-2008 00:23
This is an Orb Spider - see this link
http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Spider_Identification
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