Garden Spider
by Deena Stoddard
Title
Garden Spider
Artist
Deena Stoddard
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The genus Argiope includes rather large and spectacular spiders that often have a strikingly colored abdomen. These spiders are distributed throughout the world. Most countries in tropical or temperate climates host one or more species that are similar in appearance. The etymology of the name is from a Greek name meaning "silver-faced."
In North America, Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the black and yellow garden spider, zipper spider, corn spider, and writing spider, because of the similarity of the web stabilimenta to writing.
Argiope are harmless to humans. Like most garden spiders they eat insects, and they are capable of consuming prey up to twice their size.
This specimen was captured in rural southwest Missouri.
All images © 2011-2020 Deena Stoddard ~ All Rights Reserved
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October 31st, 2013
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