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Black-and-yellow garden spider

Argiope aurantia

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Garden spider with distinctive web

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Yellow Garden Spider female - Argiope aurantia - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
MichelleHammond
Despite the vibrant colors, these spiders are not poisonous. They are very beneficial garden spiders.
BillMorris
Are they poisonous? Saw one just the other day.
HemaShah
Sorry ,did'nt notice that it was already ID'd.
HemaShah
looks like Argiope Aurantia. Nice catch!

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