Overview of Spider Species in the United States
Argiope appensa is an orb-weaving spider, commonly known as Hawaiian Argiope. They are native to islands around the Pacific Ocean, especially Indonesia, Taiwan and Australia. Through ship trade, the have also been introduced to the islands of Hawaii where they are a common sight. These spiders inhabit a wide variety of habitats. During the rainy […]
The silver garden spider, Argiope argentata, is a common orb weaver in the warm and humid regions in the Southern United States, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. It spins large, orb shaped webs to catch flying insects. As other Argiope spiders, the silver garden spider is often seen in the center of the […]
The Argiope trifasciata or Banded Garden Spider is one of the most common species of the Argiope orb weaving spider. Originally, the spider originated in North America but can now be found all over the world. The Banded Garden Spider appears in all US states. In some areas, this type of orb weaver is even […]
The Argiope Aurantia or black and yellow garden spider appears in every US state and in many other countries around the world. It is characterized by its black and yellow abdomen and a beautifully patterned web. Argiopes are Orb Weavers, but due to their differences from other Orb Weavers, they are often put into their […]
