We have found a "silver dollar" sized spider that is black in color with bright yellow web like stripes. It was found on a friends windowsill and we are quite curious if anyone knows what kind of spider it may be!!! Please help!
Thank you
2006-08-25 05:46:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
I think the species you saw was the Black and Yellow Argiope (Argiope aurantia)
It is a very common spider in the eastern United States and Canada, they are a member of the Orb Weaver family (Aranaidae). Commonly referred to as garden spiders, these beautiful arachnids are commonly found around houses and will often make their webs suspended between bushes and tall flowers.
They are non agrressive, and have a mild venom that is of no danger to humans.
I have raised these beautiful spiders before in captivity.
Here are some photos:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/6630
http://bugguide.net/node/view/34507
There are also some other beautiful species of Argiope, here have a look at some of these.
http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=argiope&search=Search
I hope this answers your question!
2006-08-25 06:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My God! You've found the rare Silver Dollar Window Spider!
Just kidding. You need to get a key to be sure. There are thousands of species of spiders.
2006-08-25 16:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a Tree Spider, which looks like a smaller version of a tarantula. If so, they are harmless.
Until you know for sure though, please be careful with handling the spider. If you are close to a Nature Center, why don't you take it over (in a jar, of course) to see if they know what kind of spider it is.
Have a lovely rest of the day.
2006-08-25 12:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a fruit spider,
2006-08-25 12:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by DECATSDEAD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like what I call a garden spider.
2006-08-29 12:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a writing spider. MAke sure b4 u mess w it. If ist blk w yellow & it is a writing spider they are harmless & it is thought if you tell it a constant word, it might web it in its web. oh and the web looks like its got zig zags in it.
2006-08-25 12:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by aline 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Argiope
2006-08-25 12:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe a banana spider
2006-08-25 12:52:25 · answer #8 · answered by micrensoi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
or the common garden spider, look it up!
2006-08-25 12:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do, i dont no the name but from wt ur tellin me i do, dont worry its not poisonous, but can give u a nasty bite that will hert a bit if u touch it or aggretate it
2006-08-26 05:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by dinoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋