Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)

Picture ID 191172

Submitted by:
beeman61
Submitted: Oct 21, 2023
Photographed: Oct 20, 2023
Spider: Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
Location: Eastaboga, Alabama, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
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BackyardCreatures

December 13, 2023 10:52 am

This appears to be the Argiope aurantia, better known as the Yellow Garden Spider. This spider is not venomous. I hope this helped.

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March 1, 2024 7:40 pm

Thank you Backyard! Technically, this species does have venom for swiftly killing its prey. I know that you meant that it isn’t medically dangerous to people. There are a few species of spider that don’t have venom. I had one in my yard this year, a Feather-legged Orbweaver. My neighbors weren’t as excited about my spider without venom as I was!