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Banded Garden Spider
Argiope trifasciata
- Worldwide
- 48,803 observations
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- Arachnids
About
Argiope trifasciata (the banded garden spider or banded orb weaving spider) is a species of spiders found around the world. It can be found in certain areas of Europe, namely the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands, and Madeira, The similar looking Argiope bruennichi is common in the Azores. as well as in North America. Considered a pest in some areas, they typically begin to appear during autumn from early September to late October as temperatures start...
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 4, 2020Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Ryan O'ConnorView observation from Mar 4, 2020 on iNaturalist
- Mar 4, 2020Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Ryan O'ConnorView observation from Mar 4, 2020 on iNaturalist