Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

What kind of spider is this? Is it poisonous?

• Submitted by: 
  
  dtx
• Submitted: Aug 12, 2024
• Photographed: Aug 9, 2024
• Spider: Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
• Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.),Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
• Found in web?: Yes
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