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a not-so-cuddly hug
I was trying to take picture of the butterfly - Belenois aurota - that was hovering around, not stopping. I watched, waiting for it to stop. suddenly it stopped... it flipped its wings frantically, but Mrs. Argiope was stronger, and she started wrapping the poor butterfly.
''Argiope trifasciata'' is a species of spider native to North and South America, but now 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. They typically begin to appear during autumn from early September to late October as temperatures start dropping.
Similar species: Spiders
By Yael Orgad
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Uploaded Jan 24, 2021. Captured Jan 18, 2021 12:50 in Tsor St 4, Kokhav Ya'ir Tzur Yigal, Israel.
