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Black and Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
43.1594, -79.2469
Field Notes
Description:
They have distinctive yellow and black markings on their abdomens and a mostly white cephalothorax. Males range from .2 to .35 inches (5–9 mm); females from .75 to 1.1 inches (19–28 mm). Like other members of Argiope they are considered harmless to humans.
Habitat:
temperate forest
Notes:
I found a few of these along the trail in Short Hills Provincial Park. I've seen a few large wolf spiders before but this is definitely one of the largest spiders I've ever seen in my area.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 22, 2011
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