Wirt writ a second time: > The correct spelling is Agriope. Damn. This seems to be tough day. The >truly< correct spelling is: Argiope. I must learn to slow down. However, I have now verified sufficiently to myself that the spider is truly of the genus Argiope. The questions that I forgot to ask Craig earlier are: "What's the prize? And when will it be sent? Should I send you my home address now?" Wirt Atmar