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Yellow garden spider

Argiope aurantia

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Description:

These spiders are active during summer in low-elevation habitats. They build orb webs, often characterized by a zigzagging stabilimentum , among tall grasses and low plants; marble-sized egg sacs covered with tough, brown, papery silk may be suspended in the web

Habitat:

Throughout United States in low-elevation habitats, especially riparian woodlands, gardens, and parks

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International Spider Survey
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2013

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