Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)

Picture ID 38988

Submitted by:
momo1234
Submitted: Sep 21, 2018
Photographed: Sep 21, 2018
Spider: Argiope aurantia (Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
Sex:
Female,
Location: Tennessee, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Ventral, Webs

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jenhawkins1981

January 1, 2019 11:52 pm

Hi there, if I’m not mistaken I believe this is what is commonly known as a Writing Spider, or Argiope aurantia. It is a harmless, orb-weaving arachnid. The web of the garden spider contains a highly visible zigzagging X-shaped pattern. Hope this helps!