Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)

Picture ID 208124

Comments & ID Thoughts

I've read about spiders similar to this that are considered invasive. I just wanted to check and make sure.

Submitted by:
aharm
Submitted: Sep 5, 2026
Photographed: Sep 5, 2026
Spider: Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes:

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Ozzkat

September 5, 2026 9:03 pm

You’re likely thinking of the Joro spider, but this is a native Argiope aurantia (many common names) female! Harmless, beautiful species, my favorite native spider as a fellow North Carolinian. 🙂 This gal looks like she’s missing part of a leg, maybe even a full one on her right side unless the angle is hiding it well! What a trooper.