Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

I believe this spider I found right outside my window on the tomato plant is a yellow garden spider. She lived a long and happy life last summer!

• Submitted by: 
  
  reegen
• Submitted: Apr 20, 2024
• Photographed: Aug 5, 2023
• Spider: Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
• Location: Billings , Montana, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: