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Can someone tell me what this spider is?

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This guy was found on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. We have a pasture on one side of the house and evergreen trees on the other. I've lived here 32 years and haver never seen anything like it. It was found climbing up a log near a fir tree.



Thanks, Jessie
 

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What you got there is a silver banded argiope, and from the looks of that females abdomen she just laid an eggsac , check around where you found her and you probably will find what looks like a cereal bowl about .5-1" across the top.
Travel you blooming pastures and you will see more in thier webs
 
Thank you for your replies. Like I said I'm not a spider person but I'd have to say it was quite pretty and not at all aggressive so I have since turned it loose. I appreciate having the spiders around to keep the flies and knats down, As long as they stay outside.

Jessie
 
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