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Argiope sp., Inírida, Colombia Likely an Argiope species of spider found in the Colombian Amazon. I&#039;m not sure of the exact species yet. Two interesting details from this photo:<br /> <br /> - In the top, I&#039;m fairly sure it is the male, look at that difference in size!<br /> - The zigzag lines in the web are called a stabilimentum, there&#039;s various theories about its function:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_decoration" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_decoration</a> Argiope argentata,Colombia,Guainía,Inírida,Silver Argiope,South America,World Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Argiope sp., Inírida, Colombia

Likely an Argiope species of spider found in the Colombian Amazon. I'm not sure of the exact species yet. Two interesting details from this photo:

- In the top, I'm fairly sure it is the male, look at that difference in size!
- The zigzag lines in the web are called a stabilimentum, there's various theories about its function:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_decoration

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  1. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    It's a little darker but it could be Argiope argentata.
    http://www.ecoregistros.org/site/vermas.php?page=2&idtiporegistro=1&sp=1465     Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you, I recall coming across it but wasn't sure enough of it, and perhaps the photo I saw showed a bigger difference. I think the match is quite solid. Posted 8 years ago
  3. View Paul Dirksen's profile
    Paul Dirksen
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    Stunning, especially with the male. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

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"Argiope argentata" is a member of the "Argiope" genus of spiders and is also known as the Silver Argiope.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded May 16, 2017. Captured Oct 21, 2016 11:14.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/7.1
  • 1/200s
  • ISO160
  • 105mm