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Whats that bug??
Hey Bugman! Let me first say that I think your site is great! My brother and I work together and during our "slacking" moments (not many) we walk outside to bug hunt. We’ll probably be asking you more questions in the near future, we tend to find some neat looking creatures. This time though, my brother found something on his own last. He found a crazy looking spider in his yard while cutting the grass. He lives in Berwyn, Illinois, a suburb right outside of Chicago. The spider has a silver back, long legs with yellow stripes, and 2 yellow stripes down his black belly. Do you know what he is?? We’ve never seen a spider like this guy before. By the way…do I have to check the site for your reply, or do you email me back AND post the email and answe ron your site? Thanks a lot for all your help!
Wendy Vargas
Chicago, IL

Dear Wendy,
Though the coloration is not typical, this is a Banded Argiope, Argiope trifasciata. The best letters and images get posted as well as a personal email. Some letters just get an email. Some letters, more than we would like to admit, never get answered.

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