BLACK-AND-YELLOW ARGIOPE
Argiope aurantia
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Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Description
- Physical Description
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Phenology
- Behavior
- Biology
- Reproduction and Life History
- Male
- Female
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Natural Enemies
- Associations
- Conservation
- Evolution and Systematics
- Nomenclatural History
- Relevance
- Uses
- Human Health
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
- Additional Resources
Overview
This is one of the largest and most colorful orbweaving spiders from northeastern to southwestern North America. Like many orbweavers, Argiope aurantia is sexually dimorphic: females are up to 3X larger than males. The abdomen has two anterior lobes and the dorsal surface is black with large, bright yellow spots or patches. This spider is a significant predator in prairie and grassland ecosystems and is also commonly seen in urban gardens.
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