Banded Argiope
My grandson loves these big web weaving spiders. Much to his fathers dismay. Often found in the September, they commonly are lumped together with their cousins as garden spiders. Usually shy, this one stayed on web for a pose, content to finish its evening meal. The pic has been sent to my grandson…I’m waiting to hear his delight…its bigger than the one he’s been raising outside his window all summer!
the Ordinary Hiker 
What a great shot, and this spider is beautiful.
Thank you:) It had a great designer.
Thankyou – definitely a delight!
Fascinating and creepy at the same time! Great photo. I’ll be sure to show my son.
Fabulous!
Glad you share the joy!
Great image! I’m sure your grandson will be delighted to see it, and his father will be grateful that the spider is only on the computer screen. 😀
The two year old was enthused and growled SPIDER five times. Dad wad not amused :):)
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I rather like argiope too 😀 Saw a wonderful spiky one in Greece a couple of years ago that I was completely fascinated with while all the other guests at our apartments gave it a very wide berth 😉
A real beauty!
They surely have their place 🙂
As spiders go, this species is pretty cool.