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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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)

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

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