Silver Garden Orbweavers, Argiope argentata, are arachnids that are commonly found in yards, gardens, and parks. Look for them waiting in the center of their intricate web, head down, for a meal of insects including mosquitos. Look closely and you may find a Dewdrop Spider sharing the web.
Females are larger at up to 3 inches with legs spread out and more striking in color. After mating, they will kill and sometimes eat the male
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