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eskimoblueboy — Argiope aurantia
Published: 2008-11-28 16:57:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 1258; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 0
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"The spider species Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the Black and Yellow Garden Spider, Writing Spider or Corn Spider . It is common to the lower 48 of the United States, Hawaii, southern Canada, Mexico, and Central America. They have distinctive yellow and black markings on their abdomens and a mostly white cephalothorax. Males range from 5 to 9 mm; females from 19 to 28 mm. Like other members of Argiope and almost all other spider species, they are considered harmless to humans." ~ Wikipedia [link]Taken by my front steps
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Nice photo - I like spiders & let wild / free ones live in my room ( nice for getting ride of pesty flying bugs ) as long as they stay out of my bed ( squish ) - simply blowing on them will get them to move away.
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I'm glad you like it. I've always been a fan of garden spiders. Thank you for the 
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She faithfully protected the front steps from insects all summer.
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hi ! i haven`t write a comment to you for a long time because i had no time 
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Thank you so much. I understand about no time. Real life comes first.
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No problem. Have a fun day!
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Thanks JR and have also a fine week.
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Dude! This is so crazy! I have a picture of the exact same spider that looks almost identical! I did a double take thinking, "that's not mine is it?"! 
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They make great models and the are beautiful! Someone else sent me a link to their shot of this spider. I appreciate the
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I'm glad you like her Rik. They are beautiful spiders and they can be quite large. I appreciate the
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you're very welcome, JR..
i am having a goodish week, thank you, my friend.. hope you are too.
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They are very interesting to watch!!
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They certainly are fun to watch. I think they are my favorite spiders. You're shot is lovely.
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Don't understand how you were able to get close enough to take this 
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Her web was (until it froze a couple of nights ago) is right by my front steps. Its about waist high. It was really quite easy to get close. She is also used to seeing me there since I go in and out all the time. Thank you for adding her to your favorites.
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She is right by the front steps.
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great shot ! 
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I've had spider bites too. Not fun. I've just learned which are not going to hurt me and which can hurt me.
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I love it! the weird thing about me is that I'm arachnophobic but I have this weird fascination w/ spiders.
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It is unusual, an arachnophobic with a fascination with spiders. 
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I have a lot of little quirks like that.
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I'm glad you like the scary garden spider. She is one of my best gardening friends. Thank you for the
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it's hard to really look at her - i'm so afraid of spiders 
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Thank you. I'm glad you like it...even if you did 
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I'm glad you like it. I love spiders, especially these. Not only are they beautiful, they are not dangerous to humans and wonderful insect eaters in the garden.
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What a beautiful critter
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I prefer to appreciate her from affair myself.
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