Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

This is a magnificent orb weaver, specifically Argiope aurantia, AKA the black and yellow garden spider, among other common names. This was a somewhat smaller specimen (compared to others I have seen at least), having made her web among the playset of my nieces and nephew's home.

• Submitted by: 
  
  ozzkat
• Submitted: May 31, 2024
• Photographed: Sep 21, 2023
• Spider: Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
• Location: Sharpsburg, North Carolina, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: Yes
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