Argiope amoena is a species of spider of the genus Argiope in the family Araneidae. It is found across East Asia, including China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, and has been introduced to Hawaii.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Kogane Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Araneidae
- Genus
- Argiope
- Species
- Argiope amoena
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