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Black-and-yellow argiope

Argiope aurantia

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Small writing spider

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Black and Yellow Argiope - Argiope aurantia - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KarenL
No they are completely harmless John!
JohnCarlKangas
i have found tow of these by my deck. Are they poisonous?????

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PublishedAugust 26, 2013

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