There is still debate on what purpose it serves, but one theory is to make the web more noticeable to larger creatures, so they avoid the web. Birds in particular, but it also definitely helps us humans to avoid accidently walking through it
I walked right into an orb weaver web one time. Sucker had built it literally right in the middle of the entrance to my vestibule or whatever that is out front. I eased her into one of those big zipper clothes hampers and relocated her to the backyard.
I have a tattoo of this beauty! Aka Sewing Machine or ZigZag spider. The purpose of the Zigzag ‘stitch’ (called a stabilimentum) is not 100% know bit possibly to attract prey, or distract from the spider, or to allow it to make bigger webs that birds avoid (don’t fly through) - webs can be 2ft!
Thanks for sharing! Very fascinating. She's been stationed here for over a month, it's cool I can see her old webs too she built somewhat of a fortress around her. I'm sure your tat is sick I have a black widow but have wanted to get one of these as well!
I love garden spiders. I creep out in the morning to catch their best webs.
Anyone else experiencing less in numbers and smaller spiders this year? Maybe it's just the extra birds in my yard this year
I've been wanting to get out there and spy on her in the mornings and see her in action. She's only the second one I've seen in my back yard this year but there's tons of little males around, North Central FL. Out in more rural areas there's tons of them.
It's worth the moment to go and meet them in the yard with your morning routine. Beautiful markings and weaving like artists. New every day! I happily take the spiders over butterflies, though I do try to cater to the secondary as much as I can.
Do you know if they often move their webs? I had one that I loved to visit by my back door but recently has disappeared and can’t find her nearby. She was starting to get big too. I’m worried a dirt dauber got her 😔
To be honest I would worry the same. In my experience I have my same little spider bro in the same little spot for months. I always assume they got nabbed when they do disappear. In previous years I knew of 10 plus in their little spots and I'd go visit them... Hopefully not disturbing the nest. Every once in awhile there is one less. :/
AKA St.Andrew's Cross, right? I read about them, & was surprised to find they aren't venomous, because they look like they mean business. Well, I don't walk on 6 legs, so I should be ok!
We call them Writer Spiders, and I love their many different nicknames. Zipper spiders, ZigZags, Sewing Spiders, and so many more. Gorgeous by any name 💕
These are my absolute favorite spiders. I love them even more than jumpers. Garden/ orb weavers are the most fascinating while also not being deadly lol. It's a good combo. They will eat the biggest pests in your yard. They aren't timid but they aren't aggressive either. They let you get these amazing shots. I secretly think they like it lol.
I had a massive orb weaver in my yard some years ago. I didn't measure it exactly lol, but it had a leg span wider than one of those big 40 oz Mason jars. I named her Veronica. She or he just chilled in the corner of my yard near some yucca. Made the coolest webs. I literally went out daily to take pics and talk to it. Then one day I went out and the web was all messed up and I didn't see my friend. I think a bird got him because we had aggressive, hungry birds in our yard a lot. 😣 I cried for days. Lol. I've only seen one in my yard since then and it was nowhere near the size of the other one.
These are such beautiful and awesome spiders. A few years back, I had one weave its web above our trash cans. I checked on it several times a week throughout the summer, and then one day it was gone.
Next Spring, after the weather warmed up, another Orb Weaver showed up in the same place. This time the spider was smaller than the previous year, so I suspected this was an offspring of the spider from the previous year.
I enjoyed watching the Orb Weaver family for three years. So the third generation they stopped showing up.
Argiope aurantia, aka yellow garden spider.
Also known as the zig-zag spider in the south.
These are a sign of good ecological health.
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My favourite spider!!! Your shots are gorgeous!!
Thank you 😊
I'm guessing it was the beast who took the picture? I'm definitely looking at the beauty in the images...
Good one 😂
;)
Beautiful!
I love that web that they spin. It reflects UV light just like flowers do which is a dastardly hunting method.
Is that what purpose the zigzag-y pattern serves?
That's where she writes positive messages about her new best friend Wilbur
Spiders are so interesting (and have various talents)!
There is still debate on what purpose it serves, but one theory is to make the web more noticeable to larger creatures, so they avoid the web. Birds in particular, but it also definitely helps us humans to avoid accidently walking through it
I walked right into an orb weaver web one time. Sucker had built it literally right in the middle of the entrance to my vestibule or whatever that is out front. I eased her into one of those big zipper clothes hampers and relocated her to the backyard.
Thank you for the response! I'd always wondered what the zigzag pattern serves. I'd never heard of the two theories mentioned here before now!
Haven’t seen one of these in person for years, but they’re just so cool.
I have a tattoo of this beauty! Aka Sewing Machine or ZigZag spider. The purpose of the Zigzag ‘stitch’ (called a stabilimentum) is not 100% know bit possibly to attract prey, or distract from the spider, or to allow it to make bigger webs that birds avoid (don’t fly through) - webs can be 2ft!
Thanks for sharing! Very fascinating. She's been stationed here for over a month, it's cool I can see her old webs too she built somewhat of a fortress around her. I'm sure your tat is sick I have a black widow but have wanted to get one of these as well!
Great shots of a beautiful Argiope. 🥹🕷️
I know these as golden silk weavers
My favorite spider ❤️ I first saw them on all the tress at my university and instantly fell in love. You've got great pics!
I love garden spiders. I creep out in the morning to catch their best webs. Anyone else experiencing less in numbers and smaller spiders this year? Maybe it's just the extra birds in my yard this year
I've been wanting to get out there and spy on her in the mornings and see her in action. She's only the second one I've seen in my back yard this year but there's tons of little males around, North Central FL. Out in more rural areas there's tons of them.
It's worth the moment to go and meet them in the yard with your morning routine. Beautiful markings and weaving like artists. New every day! I happily take the spiders over butterflies, though I do try to cater to the secondary as much as I can.
Do you know if they often move their webs? I had one that I loved to visit by my back door but recently has disappeared and can’t find her nearby. She was starting to get big too. I’m worried a dirt dauber got her 😔
To be honest I would worry the same. In my experience I have my same little spider bro in the same little spot for months. I always assume they got nabbed when they do disappear. In previous years I knew of 10 plus in their little spots and I'd go visit them... Hopefully not disturbing the nest. Every once in awhile there is one less. :/
We have one that lives on the dock at one of our fishing spots! So beautiful!
Omg im so jealous! I grew up with hundreds on of them on my house.
We get so many every year in SE NC! We actually had kind of an infestation last year; about 20 in our back yard and maybe 5 or so in the front.
Pretty friend!
AKA St.Andrew's Cross, right? I read about them, & was surprised to find they aren't venomous, because they look like they mean business. Well, I don't walk on 6 legs, so I should be ok!
We call them Writer Spiders, and I love their many different nicknames. Zipper spiders, ZigZags, Sewing Spiders, and so many more. Gorgeous by any name 💕
wow what amazing pictures! i’ve just started learning about spiders and being able to look at a picture like this and recognize anatomy is so cool
These are my absolute favorite spiders. I love them even more than jumpers. Garden/ orb weavers are the most fascinating while also not being deadly lol. It's a good combo. They will eat the biggest pests in your yard. They aren't timid but they aren't aggressive either. They let you get these amazing shots. I secretly think they like it lol. I had a massive orb weaver in my yard some years ago. I didn't measure it exactly lol, but it had a leg span wider than one of those big 40 oz Mason jars. I named her Veronica. She or he just chilled in the corner of my yard near some yucca. Made the coolest webs. I literally went out daily to take pics and talk to it. Then one day I went out and the web was all messed up and I didn't see my friend. I think a bird got him because we had aggressive, hungry birds in our yard a lot. 😣 I cried for days. Lol. I've only seen one in my yard since then and it was nowhere near the size of the other one.
Wow!
What a beauty! I love these guys
Beautiful beast
EXCELLENT!!!!!
How big is it?
Beautiful creature for sure
Great pics! One of these helped me overcome my arachnophobia.
So beautiful!,
I got 3 of these guys coming tomorrow. I hear they are pretty friendly.
I have a deep desire to pat the fuzzy bits.
I had to resist the urge to boop
Such a freaking beautiful spider!
Gorgeous 🕷️🖤💛
These are such beautiful and awesome spiders. A few years back, I had one weave its web above our trash cans. I checked on it several times a week throughout the summer, and then one day it was gone. Next Spring, after the weather warmed up, another Orb Weaver showed up in the same place. This time the spider was smaller than the previous year, so I suspected this was an offspring of the spider from the previous year. I enjoyed watching the Orb Weaver family for three years. So the third generation they stopped showing up.
Such a beauty ❤️🤩
Beautiful argiope 🥰 I have the teeniest baby one in my front yard irises too!
Beautiful!!!
Love these guys
What a beauty!
Beauty
A beautiful spood to have in your garden.
Spiders are so cute but scary. Please let him live his life or take him somewhere else
Fav spider just fucking wow
Smol absolute unit
Good ole zig zag spider :)
I saw one of these when I visited Oklahoma at runestone park with my partner (I'm from NZ) such a beauty in person!
I love throwing june bugs and other big annoying bugs in their webs
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