The garden spider (Argiope aurantia) is an orb-weaver, which means it spins its web in a circle. This spider is also commonly known as the golden web spinner or the writing spider because this insect adds a zigzag pattern to its web.
Step
Step 1. Identify the characteristics of the garden spider
Following are some of its main characteristics.
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Physical characteristics:
The female spider has a body length of 19-28 mm, while the male spider is 5-9 mm in length.
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Venomous:
No
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Live in:
United States Region
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Food:
Garden spiders are beneficial because they feed on a wide variety of garden pests. These animals actively catch their prey throughout the day. Garden spiders tend to eat flies, moths, wasps, mosquitoes, beetles and grasshoppers.
Method 1 of 3: Identifying Garden Spiders
Garden spiders are black and yellow. The shape of the net is always circular / round.
Step 1. Look for a small cephalothorax (body/front segment) covered by a number of short silvery hairs
Step 2. See if the spider has 3 claws on each leg, which means 1 more claw than most spiders have
Step 3. Observe the legs; spider legs are black and wrapped in a red or yellow ribbon-like shape
Sometimes, the forelegs have no markings at all.
Step 4. Determine if the spider is female by noting whether the insect hangs its head in the center of the web
The female spider will often hang her legs off, making it look as if she only has 4 legs instead of 8.
Method 2 of 3: Identifying Garden Spider Habitats
Most garden spiders are found in gardens/parks or anywhere where it is not too windy so the web is not disturbed. Garden spiders repair and re-spin their webs at night and will stay in the same location as long as they are not disturbed.
Step 1. Look for garden spiders among the tall weeds
Step 2. Find these spiders not only in your garden, but also near supporting structures around your home, such as on trellises/rails
Step 3. Remember that garden spiders prefer sun-exposed areas
Spiders are more likely to spin their webs in locations that are exposed to the sun and provide protection from the wind.
Step 4. Watch the cobwebs closely; You will see a “z” shaped pattern pointing vertically through the center of the net
Method 3 of 3: Treating a Garden Spider Bite
Garden spiders are non-venomous and relatively non-aggressive. Garden spiders bite very rarely, but if you do get bitten, you won't experience any significant pain.
Step 1. Let the bite heal by itself
If you feel uncomfortable, try to put a little ice on the bitten part to numb it (numb) until the discomfort you are experiencing subsides.
Tips
- Garden spiders rarely spin their webs more than 240 cm (±2.4 meters) above ground level, but occasionally you will find their webs under roofs of houses or other relatively taller structures.
- Garden spiders generally live for about 1 to 2 years, and hunt their prey with a stinger.
