This critter set up shop in my Pride of Barbados plant. Very interesting markings on the dorsal side. I live in South Texas.
Russell
CLOSED: Spider ID needed
A Argiope Orbweaver. Possibly Argiope argentata?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_argentata
Looks like it. Thanks!
Russell
It has an unusual shape and is very pretty.
How wonderful!
I came across this fascinating article on the BBC about orb weaver webs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/19639387
One story led to another to another to another...
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