Images Dated 27th May 2010

Black and Yellow Argiope SPIDER

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Black and Yellow Argiope SPIDER
Web shows stabilimentum - an area of additional silk along certain radii, which may be concerned with strengthening the web.
Argiope aurantia Arsiope aurantia
Distribution: Southern Canada, United States and Central America (to Coasta Rica).
Wardene Weisser
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© Wardene Weisser / ardea.com

Wasp / Zebra / Tiger SPIDER - female web in grass

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Wasp / Zebra / Tiger SPIDER - female web in grass
Rare native. Naturalised in UK
Argiope bruennichi?
Also found in France, Germany, Holland and Belguim.
Web shows stabilimentum - an area of additional silk along certain radii, which may be concerned with strengthening the web.
Bob Gibbons
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© Bob Gibbons / ardea.com

Small Tortoiseshell BUTTERFLY - from above, with wings open

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Small Tortoiseshell BUTTERFLY - from above, with wings open,
resting on stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). UK
Aglais urticae
Bob Gibbons
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© Bob Gibbons / ardea.com

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