Argiope trifasciata
(Banded Garden Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

This was seen in Fountain Hills, Az. I'm just trying to identify what kind of spider this is, and whether or not it's dangerous.

• Submitted by: 
  
  recluse3283
• Submitted: Oct 9, 2018
• Photographed: Aug 11, 2017
• Spider: Argiope trifasciata (Banded Garden Spider)
• Location: Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Lateral