Missouri Animals Yellow garden spider   (Argiope auranita) Arthropoda: Arachnida: Spiders Native North American arthropod Habitat: woodland, savanna Diet: flying insects ID Features: black and yellow color, large web Natural History: The yellow garden spider is a heavy-bodied spider that is frequently seen in gardens and yards in suburban areas. They produce large webs that catch flying prey.
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