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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Chelicerates (Chelicerata) » Arachnids (Arachnida) » Spiders (Araneae) » True Spiders (Araneomorphae) » Entelegynae » Orb Weavers (Araneidae) » Garden Orbweavers (Argiope) » Black and Yellow Argiope (Argiope aurantia)
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Orb Spider?? Garden Spider?? - Argiope aurantia - female
Copyright © 2009 Linda

Orb Spider?? Garden Spider?? - Argiope aurantia - Female
New Market, Madison County, Alabama, USA
September 29, 2009
Size: Body 1 inch with legs 2.5
I think this is an Orb Spider..I wanted to know the Scientific name and the exact species/classification. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. This Spider is abundant in my yard, I find them beneficial and pretty..I believe they are harmless to humans, is that true??? Thank YOU
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Contributed by Linda on 29 September, 2009 - 10:31am
Last updated 14 October, 2009 - 2:38pm

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It's a Yellow Garden Spider - Argiope aurantia and completely harmless.
Please see here.
… Sam Houston, 29 September, 2009 - 10:42am login or register to post comments

 
Orb spider?? Garden Spider??
Thank You!!! I am happy to know they are harmless. Isn't she Lovely!!!
… Linda, 29 September, 2009 - 5:57pm login or register to post comments

 
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Yes, very!!
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