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Hawaii Spiders

Two hawaiian spiders I spotted on the big island. The first spider is known as "banana spider," or "writing spider," "black and yellow garden spider".

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Argiope aurantia (banana spider) -- check out the thick strand of web
Argiope aurantia (banana spider) -- check out the thick strand of web 		Closeup of the spider.
Closeup of the spider. 		Spider caught a fly!
Spider caught a fly! 		Wrapping its prey.
Wrapping its prey.
<i>Argiope appensa</i>, large spider from Kona.
Argiope appensa, large spider from Kona. 		A view of the spider in closeup.
A view of the spider in closeup.
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