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[edit]This species is present in Portugal and Spain. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.42.40.94 (talk) 20:24, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
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Argiope trifasciata, the banded garden or banded orb-weaving spider, is a species of arachnid in the family Araneidae. It is native to North and South America but has spread to other parts of the world. This ventral view of a female A. trifasciata shows her in the centre of her web, which can reach a diameter of 60 cm (24 in). The function of the zig-zag web decorations is unclear, but they may serve to make the spider appear larger or to act as a warning sign. Photograph credit: Joaquim Alves Gaspar
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