Black and Yellow Argiope Argiope trifasciata

Identification
This spider has silver body and yellow banded legs.

Location
Common statewide

Size
One inch body

Diet
It feeds on flying insects.

Habitat
It occurs in meadows and fields.

Activity Period
July to October

Behavior
It builds large orb webs in tall vegetation. It is active in late summer.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in late summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been present in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.

Facts
It is closely related to the yellow garden spider.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Flying insects | Fields tall grass meadows | Statewide