Argiope argentata
(Silver Garden Spider)

Picture ID 193245

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Hi! I found my cat playing with this guy, should I be worried? It’s about 5cm big

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wanhedagg
Submitted: Jan 19, 2024
Photographed: Jan 19, 2024
Spider: Argiope argentata (Silver Garden Spider)
Location: el carmen, Jujuy, Argentina
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
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SoggyCoffee

January 19, 2024 7:51 am

Likely argiope argentata, a silver garden spider. Nothing to worry about although I would relocate the spider if your cat likes to play with it, mostly for the spider’s sake.

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Argiope argentata (Silver Garden Spider)

Picture ID 193245

Comments & ID Thoughts

Additional Pictures

Argiope argentata
(Silver Garden Spider)