Black-and-yellow Garden Spider

Argiope aurantia

The Black-and-yellow Garden Spider spins a web with a vertical zigzag pattern in the center, where the female often sits, head downward. The male builds his web in the outer portions of the female's.

Look For : Bold yellow-and-black markings large egg-shaped abdomen; long hairy legs with yellow-and-black bands.

Length : 1/4-1 1/8".

Habitat : Meadows, gardens.

Range : Widespread.