What kind of spider is this? GA, USA 2in with legs spread
Posted Sep 25, 2018, 3:24 PM UTC
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That's a Yellow Garden Spider, an Argiope aurantia! Not dangerous unless you're an insect... probably deadly to Reddit with all the moths posted lately though.
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Maybe a writing spider? I can’t see the opposite side of the spider so it’s kinda hard to tell, but that zig-zag pattern in the web is very telling of a writing spider
Edit: it’s also known as a black and yellow garden spider
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Golden Orb Weaver? They're good, friendly spiders.