Argiope trifasciata
(Banded Garden Spider)

Picture ID 50443

Comments & ID Thoughts

I think its is a banned garden spider, but I don't know much about spiders. also suppose she's female.

argiope trifasciata

Submitted by:
anszondag
Submitted: Dec 19, 2018
Photographed: Dec 19, 2018
Spider: Argiope trifasciata (Banded Garden Spider)
Location: south of Granada, Spain
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.),Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal, Webs

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CalumEwing

December 19, 2018 9:36 am

It is possible. A. trifasciata has bee introduced to southern Europe and recorded from Portugal to Israel. Another likely candidate is the native Argiope bruennichi which looks very similar.
Yes, it is definitely a female.