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Black and yellow argiope spider
Argiope aurantia
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Alex Field
Description: Up to 1 inch long.
Where/When: Builds web in gardens or among tall grass.
Significance: Harmless to people, bites are extremely unlikely.
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