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Argiope trifasciate (Banded Garden Spider)
Hi! LOVE your site! I used it to identify what I believe is an Orb Weaver, Argiope trifasciata (Banded Garden Spider). Thought you might enjoy the attached photos of one of our dear backyard friends. She (?? we think) has graced us with her presence for over 3 months now. She is at least 2" long and her web is gorgeous and spans about 3 feet. I am a Certified Veterinary Technician, so we have a VERY animal friendly home and yard! We are using this striking creature to teach our 3 year-old the benefits and beauty of all insects. We go out into the yard at least twice a day to say "hello" and see how she is doing. We even go out at night with flashlights to wish her "pleasant dreams." We are doing our best to instill a "ooohhhh, isn’t that cool" attitude as opposed to the more common, "ICK! GROSS!" response and its resulting carnage. Your site is helping us do that. Thanks and keep up the awesome work.
Carolyn
South Georgia

Hi Carolyn,
Thank you for your touching letter. We are thrilled we are helping to reduce carnage.

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