Argiope aurantia Lucas, 1833

yellow garden spider

• Oct 21, 2008

  
  Mary Helene T. Toth
  35.0574, -78.9244
  1    
  Added: Oct 21, 2008 at 7:37:52 PM MST

  

  As I walked to my car this afternoon I noticed a huge spider web with an enormous spider.  I took photos to share with my 6-year old who is deathly afraid of spiders.  The yellow pattern was striking, so I hoped to find out the species with an internet search.  That is how I found your website and I am excited that I found a spider you are searching for.

  The web is very large and has 3 layers.  The spider's size is relative to the bricks.  The web is by our side door, nowhere near a garden.  We do have a few crepe myrtles and hydrangeas in the area. 

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• Sep 17, 2008

  
  Thomas A Devine
  37.3132, -76.759
  1    
  Added: Sep 18, 2008 at 5:30:43 PM MST

  

  I was working on our rental property and saw an interesting spider ive never seen before. I did some web search and found your sight and the spider i saw looked similair to the "yellow garden spider". What a coincidence that it was one of the 9 you were looking for sightings. I dont usually care for spiders but this one is unique. Hope you enjoy the photos!!

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• Aug 29, 2008

  
  Tammy J MacKenzie
  44.8678, -76.4121
  1    
  Added: Nov 2, 2008 at 11:24:38 PM MST

  

  Came across this amazing Argiope in a large field alomgside a tamarack wood. She was huge, 32 mm long. West of Perth, Onatrio.

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• Aug 25, 2008

  
  Laura J D Angelo
  43.0625, -79.949
  1    
  Added: Aug 25, 2008 at 8:32:26 PM MST

  Very large female found in garden, moves web between pool supports and brocoli plants in organic garden.  Glad she is not poisonous, new puppy likes to eat all bugs.  LOL

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• Aug 8, 2008

  
  Nikki J. Breidenbaugh
  38.4369, -87.1164
  1    
  Added: Aug 8, 2008 at 10:39:54 PM MST

  I have a female Argiope aurantia in my hummingbird/butterfly flower bed.  She moves around a little but seems to prefer to make her web betwenn the black eyed susans and sedam.  Other vegetation present includes torch lilies, shasta daisies, and purple coneflowers. 

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• Jul 2, 2008

  
  Kevin Pfeiffer
  35.9231, -78.8636
  1    
  Added: Aug 9, 2008 at 6:52:41 AM MST

  Immature specimen found in vertical web on ext. of building (corner niche of overhang and vertical wall) at the National Humanities Center in Research Triangle Park (Durham County, North Carolina); length approx. 7 mm.

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• Jun 24, 2008

  
  Nikki J. Breidenbaugh
  38.4369, -87.1164
  
  Added: Jun 24, 2008 at 10:50:37 PM MST

  I found another baby argiope today!  It built its web along the west side of my house in the ivy.  This is the third one I am watching.

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• Jun 16, 2008

  
  Nikki J. Breidenbaugh
  38.4369, -87.1164
  
  Added: Jun 16, 2008 at 9:06:39 PM MST

  The first two baby Argiope aurantias of the year!!!  I found one in my black eyed susans and the other in the ivy on the side of my house.  Summer is officially here!

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• Oct 17, 2007

  
  Michael D. Campbell
  39.8689, -85.9306
  1    
  Added: Oct 27, 2007 at 8:05:24 PM MST

  Location: McCordsville, Buck Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana Date & Time: October 17, 2007; 18:10 hours Habitat: Shrubs/Lawn Predominant vegetation: Serviceberry bush Detail: Adult female discovered while mowing the lawn

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• Oct 12, 2007

  
  Bob Naumann
  32.9658, -96.598
  1    
  Added: Oct 12, 2007 at 10:40:25 AM MST

  She spun a huge web - about 5' x 4'.

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• Oct 11, 2007

  
  Jean Leclerc
  46.2879, -72.4981
  1    
  Added: Oct 11, 2007 at 7:06:54 PM MST

  Observed a female on her web in tall grasses near a stream.

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• Sep 19, 2007

  
  katy k davis
  34.1365, -77.9044
  1    4    
  Added: Sep 19, 2007 at 7:54:17 AM MST

  I have a yard full of these! I love them, so beautiful. I had 6, two of them have disappeared. Left behind a jumble of web and leaves. Babies? I have woods surrounding my backyard, they love it.

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