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Argiope aurantia
Family: Araneidae (Orb Weaver) Also known as writing spider or corn spider. Female. Length of abdomen not including legs: 19-28 mm (up to 1.1 inches). Black and yellow abdomen mask design. Brown/reddish legs. Makes beautiful circular webs up to 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter. Wrapping prey. Silk squirting from abdomen. Common. Harmless to humans.
Sunny meadow with plentiful weeds and plants.
See video of wrapping of prey
Spotted on Aug 15, 2013
Submitted on Nov 13, 2013
6 Comments
I love how this series shows the silk-wrapping. You captured it beautifully, Carol. :-)
Beautiful sharp pictures. Awesome Carol
Excellent series :)
Great action shots!
I love your spiders, Carol.
Excellent series Carol!