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Argiope protensa Female, body length 5 mm, lateral view. The long, pointed abdomen is distinctive in this Argiope species. Araneae,Araneidae,Argiope,Argiope protensa,Argiope syrmatica,Australia,Geotagged,Longtailed orb-weaving spider,Macro,Spider,Spring,Tailed forest spider,arachnid,invertebrate,orb weaver Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Argiope protensa

Female, body length 5 mm, lateral view. The long, pointed abdomen is distinctive in this Argiope species.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful! Posted 6 years ago
  2. View Ernst's profile
    Ernst
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    Great looking spider. Posted 6 years ago

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The Longtailed orb-weaving spider

"Argiope protensa" is a species of the spider genus "Argiope". It is also known as "longtailed orb-weaving spider" or "tear drop spider".

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Nov 19, 2018. Captured Nov 7, 2018 11:15 in Myamblah Crescent Reserve, Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm

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