Biology:Argiope trifasciata
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Argiope trifasciata (the banded garden spider or banded orb weaving spider)[2] 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,[3] as well as in North America.[2] The similar looking Argiope bruennichi is common in the Azores.[citation needed] Considered a pest in some areas, they typically begin to appear during autumn from early September to late October as temperatures start dropping.
Their webs can reach a diameter of about 60 cm. The length of the web depends on the size of the spider, capable of reaching a total length of 2 meters.
Subspecies
- Argiope trifasciata deserticola Simon, 1906 (Sudan)
- Argiope trifasciata kauaiensis Simon, 1900 (Hawaii)
References
- ↑ "ITIS standard report - Argiope trifasciata (Forsskål, 1775)". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=852161. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Top 20 Arachnids". Utah State University Extension Service. Archived from the original on May 22, 2017. https://www.webcitation.org/72UCHV3fy?url=https://utahpests.usu.edu/uppdl/top-20-arachnids. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- ↑ Fauna Europea
External links
- Banded Garden Spider
- BugGuide.net: Many pictures of A. trifasciata
- Diagnostic photographs and descriptions: Argiope trifasciata Creative Commons Licensed
Wikidata ☰ Q2706883 entry
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