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Argiope trifasciata
(Banded Garden Spider)

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I live in Carson City. I've never seen this type before. Could be just a garden Spyder. Anyone know what it is? It has a bright yellow rear, white body and banded legs.

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BugmanDan

Argiope bruennichi, a garden spider.

TangledWeb

That one’s only in Alaska according to the source Bugguide cites. https://bugguide.net/node/view/2015 the link is for A. trifasciata.

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