What kind of spider is this?

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RebeccaLynn Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 29, 2010

What kind of spider is this?

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Aug 29, 2010

This is an orb weaving spider (family Araneidae) in the genus Argiope; likely the common garden spider, Argiope aurantia - see http://tinyurl.com/25ormfn for some images. Like all other orb weavers, this spider is harmless to humans.

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RebeccaLynn Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 29, 2010

Thanks suunto, I'm glad to know it's harmless. It's a beautiful spider.

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