Argiope aurantia
6 mm long garden or "writing" spider, so called because of the distinctive zigzag in their webs which is thought to confuse prey. The prey here looks like a soldier fly.
Semi rural.
This one has built its web on our mailbox!
Lat: 35.92, Long: -86.85
Spotted on Jun 23, 2012
Submitted on Jun 24, 2012
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