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Black-and-yellow garden spider

Argiope aurantia

Description:

Garden spider with distinctive web

Habitat:

Semi rural

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6 Comments

MichelleHammond
MichelleHammond 8 years ago

Despite the vibrant colors, these spiders are not poisonous. They are very beneficial garden spiders.

BillMorris
BillMorris 8 years ago

Are they poisonous? Saw one just the other day.

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Thank you Michelle!

MichelleHammond
MichelleHammond 10 years ago

Just lovely!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Sorry ,did'nt notice that it was already ID'd.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

looks like Argiope Aurantia. Nice catch!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Oct 14, 2013
Submitted on Oct 15, 2013

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