Argiope aurantia , known as the black and yellow garden spider, is a large, beneficial orb-weaver common in North American gardens that features a distinctive zigzag web pattern. These docile, non-aggressive spiders are harmless to humans and act as natural pest control, feeding on insects. Read the full story at davesgarden.com . What's That Bug? The Argiope Aurantia, or Writing Spider
Argiope aurantia , known as the black and yellow garden spider, is a large, beneficial orb-weaver common in North American gardens that features a distinctive zigzag web pattern. These docile, non-aggressive spiders are harmless to humans and act as natural pest control, feeding on insects. Read the full story at davesgarden.com . What's That Bug? The Argiope Aurantia, or Writing Spider
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