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Black and yellow garden spider (female)

Argiope aurantia

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Field Notes

Description:

Giant black and yellow spider, thorax size est. 2".

Habitat:

Found in raspberry patch near open farmland

Species ID Suggestions

Black and yellow garden spider (female)

Argiope aurantia

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Comments (2)
KarenL
Not a banana spider Alex, but a harmless garden spider that Goody has correctly identified!

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PublishedMarch 15, 2012

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