Argiope aurantia
They have distinctive yellow and black markings on their abdomens and a mostly white cephalothorax.
This one has had its web on the Century plant, Agave americana, for about two weeks.
Today it moved its web to a new location on the Agave which let me get a close-up.
Lat: 33.15, Long: -97.02
Spotted on Jun 18, 2012
Submitted on Jun 19, 2012
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