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Overview of Spider Species in the United States

Argiope Aurantia – Black and Yellow Garden Spider

By usaspidersPosted on December 13, 2019Posted in ArgiopeTagged all, Hairy:No, Large, LegLength:Long, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, Medium, P:Black, P:Yellow, S:Black, S:Brown, S:Yellow, Spinnerets:No85 Comments

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 […]

Araneus diadematus – The European Garden Spider

By usaspidersPosted on December 13, 2019Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hairy:Yes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Large, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, maine, Maryland, massachusetts, Medium, Michigan, Minnesota, new hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, P:Brown, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S:Black, S:Grey, S:White, vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin58 Comments

Araneus diadematus, also called the European garden spider or the cross spider is an orb weaver spider with an iconic white cross on its body. It is found in every US state and across Europe. The European garden spider is one of the more interesting spiders to watch. It will come out at around dusk […]