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Argiope bruennichi Argiope bruennichi, or the wasp spider, is a striking arachnid found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its distinct yellow and black striped abdomen and intricate web patterns, it's a marvel of nature's design. Despite its formidable appearance, it's harmless to humans and contributes to pest control in ecosystems. Argiope bruennichi,Wasp spider Click/tap to enlarge

Argiope bruennichi

Argiope bruennichi, or the wasp spider, is a striking arachnid found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its distinct yellow and black striped abdomen and intricate web patterns, it's a marvel of nature's design. Despite its formidable appearance, it's harmless to humans and contributes to pest control in ecosystems.

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"Argiope bruennichi", or the wasp spider, is a species of orb-web spider distributed throughout central Europe, Northern Europe, north Africa and parts of Asia. Like many other members of the genus "Argiope", it shows striking yellow and black markings on its abdomen.

Similar species: Spiders
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Uploaded Apr 22, 2024. Captured Apr 16, 2024 09:55.