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Popescu Bucharest, Romania Sep 04, 2010

Hello,

I've been wondering how dangerous this spider is, as I run into it frequently on weedy fields and it's rather big.
Could someone please help me identify it?

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Popescu Bucharest, Romania Sep 04, 2010

A second picture.

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Interlude Dowling Park, FL(Zone 8b) Sep 05, 2010

I am a total novice, but looks to be arigiope aurantia, common in the Americas, but did not know she also lives in Europe...??

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 05, 2010

I think the Argiope bruennichi is common in Europe and it is a very similar spider.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/28924

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Popescu Bucharest, Romania Sep 05, 2010

From what I've read, it's not really a threat, unless provoked.
Thanks!

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 05, 2010

They can bite, but rarely do. They're more cowardly than bully. The effect is no worse than a bee sting on most people.

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