Argiope trifasciata
(Banded Garden Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Just trying to identify this spider. All help is appreciated. It's abdomen was almost leaf shaped. I've never seen one like it.

• 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