Oh my. When we first moved to AZ there was a very similar spider hanging from the entry door to our house. I thought we’d traveled back in time to the Mesozoic Era. Frightening, and elegant.
Quite colorful … but they have to be at a distance from me.
After being bit by a Brown recluse and weeks upon weeks of antibiotics for the venom eating my skin and muscle… I stay far away from spiders of all kinds now.
Very nice zipper you got there – those can be tough to photograph due to how tiny they can be to the sensor..unless it really is about a foot long ha. Love to watch them build their webs – quite a talent.
Off Center & Not Even 
Ahhhhh, die ist schön!!
She’s gorgeous. Thanks, einfachtilda.
This is the second blog post I’ve seen today featuring a large spider!
It’s spider season. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
What a beauty!!! Boo! don’t let anyone get her! 🕸
Thanks, Cindy.
You’re so welcome Tim❣️
Wow! What kind of spider is that?
Hi Michele. She is a Argiope aurantia. AKA Zipper spider or black and yellow garden spider.
Thank you. I was not familiar.
That’s one fairly significant spider ya got there, Tim.🕷🕸
She is very significant, and lovely. Thanks, Bruce.
Is that a Banana Spider? I had one on my porch but I think it had more yellow and my Dad said it was a banana 🍌 spider.
We call it a Zipper Spider here, because it weaves a zipper in its web. Thanks, Holly.
He’s very cool. The Banana spider is a lot more yellow.
And not just any old spider either.
A spider with a Z. May she should be Zorritta. She signed her web with a zipper Z. Thanks, Shey.
hmm that is one interersting looking spider… nice picture of her/him
She’s a her. Thanks, China Dream.
how can you tell?
By the size and color.
This colorful predator does the Arachnida class proud! Wonderful image, Tim.
She’s a fine example of an arachnid indeed. Thanks, Maj & Sher.
That is a beautiful Argiopes! I don’t see the yellow and black ones here often. The last time was one year I planted some corn.
They are common here. Thanks, Lavinia.
Fantastic!
Thanks, Inge.
She’s quite elegant zipping away!
That she is. Thanks, Marina.
Oh my. When we first moved to AZ there was a very similar spider hanging from the entry door to our house. I thought we’d traveled back in time to the Mesozoic Era. Frightening, and elegant.
She was blessing your new house. Thanks, Jeff.
I appreciate this perspective. Welcome, Tim.
What a beauty!
Thanks, Couriers.
Quite colorful … but they have to be at a distance from me.
After being bit by a Brown recluse and weeks upon weeks of antibiotics for the venom eating my skin and muscle… I stay far away from spiders of all kinds now.
Zeek
I didn’t know the term “Zipper spider,”
How appropriate
Now you know. Thanks, Dawn.
Busy little fellow!
She had caught a few things by the next morning. Thanks, Geoff.
Great shot of the garden spider. I think they are beautiful. 🦋
Thanks, Joni.
You are very welcomed. ❤️
So beautiful as you
Thank you that is very kind. ❤️
Wow beautiful never seen before
Thanks, Ejdollar. You might not have them wherever you are.
Zippy Zipper Zpider Zhot!
Excellent!
Wasn’t there a Zippidy do da song? Thanks, Resa.
Yes, there is a song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bWyhj7siEYx
I remember it now.
Oh my, I had what I thought was a big spider 🕷 the other day but it was all legs and little body!
Probably a Daddy Long Legs you had. Thanks, Charlotte.
😜 I don’t mind Daddy Long Legs, but 🕷 spiders eek 😱
Very nice zipper you got there – those can be tough to photograph due to how tiny they can be to the sensor..unless it really is about a foot long ha. Love to watch them build their webs – quite a talent.
The photo is pretty close to actual size. Thanks, Brian.
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