12K views · 334 reactions | Argiope aurantia wrapping up a...

1.5K views · 26 reactions | The yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) is probably one of our most recognized spiders. In this video Outreach Educator Meaghan Huseman explains how the garden spider catches its prey. #OctoberSpiders | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Facebook

I am an Argiope aurantia, or a golden orb weaver. My bite is not dangerous and I like to build nice visible webs since I’m primarily active during the daytime. I will even shake my web at you to make it extra obvious if you get too close! I eat aphids, flies, wasps, mosquitoes and many other bugs. So please don’t kill me. We may not ever be friends but I will help you out around the garden if you let me stay there. | Critters Of The World & Southern Outdoor Education