{"product_id":"framed-banded-garden-spider-argiope-trifasciata-6x6","title":"Framed banded garden spider - argiope trifasciata - 6\"x6\"","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArgiope trifasciata, the banded garden spider, interesting spider from Madagascar, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Argiope trifasciata, commonly known as the banded garden spider, is a striking orb-weaver spider recognized for its distinctive black, yellow, and white banded pattern on the abdomen. It typically builds large, circular webs in gardens, fields, and shrubs, often featuring a characteristic zigzag stabilimentum—a thick, silk decoration in the web’s center. This spider is diurnal and primarily preys on flying insects, which it captures efficiently using its sticky web. Its vivid coloration serves both as camouflage among foliage and as a warning to potential predators.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArgiope trifasciata has a broad distribution, predominantly found throughout the Americas. It ranges from the United States and Mexico down to South America, thriving in warm temperate to tropical climates. The species adapts well to various habitats, including open fields, gardens, and roadside vegetation, making it a common and beneficial presence in many ecosystems where it helps control insect populations naturally.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing responsible conscious trading.\nThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease consider that the specimen you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887743758600,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2001","price":29.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889793757448,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2002","price":29.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889793790216,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2003","price":29.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889793822984,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2004","price":29.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d603d3ac8a39998686d71.png?v=1774643505","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-banded-garden-spider-argiope-trifasciata-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}