Garden spider (Argiope appensa)
Submitted to Photo Challenge: Frightmare
Introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, said to one of the most handsome spiders in the world - non poisonous. This female was photographed in my garden today. 23 October 2009
2 responses
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Susan Littlefield gave props (24 Oct 2009):
I have to say I believe 'handsome spiders' is an oxymoron!! But this is a great capture!!
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Lynda Jeffers gave props (24 Oct 2009):
I can barely look at this it is so scary, I would be running if I saw this in my garden, great shot!!
Also by Michael F. O'Brien
