Ok so it could be a Triangulate Orb Weaver, & Marbled Orb Weaver.
It is the marbled golden orb weaver.
I think that it might be a garden orb weaver, which is not dangerous, or a marbled orb weaver (which is in the same family). But, most of the pictures of this spider do no show it to be bright red....?
The male orb weaver wraps up what is caught in the cocoon then gives it to the female orb weaver and the female puts acid in to what it is eating which turns the inside into something she can drink to eat inside out the male also gives it to her outside of her den because you know females love breakfast in bed.
Marbled Orb weavers primarily feed on flying insects such as moths, flies, and mosquitoes. They catch their prey by building intricate orb-shaped webs to trap passing insects. Once caught, they will immobilize their prey with venom and then consume it.
The Marbled Orb-weaver spider (Araneus marmoreus) lays eggs that are a bright orange color. These spiders are commonly found in North America and build orb-shaped webs to catch prey.
"Red jacket" is another term for the araneus marmoreus or "marbled orb-weaver" spider. It is not a weed or bug that lives in grass.
It is likely that you have encountered a crab spider species called the Marbled Orbweaver. These spiders are known for their vibrant orange color and are common in Virginia. They are relatively small, with adults measuring around 1 cm in body length, which is about the size of a teaspoon head including the legs.
the orb weaver is found on the southern part of the United states
The spider you are referring to is likely the marbled orb-weaver spider (Araneus marmoreus). This spider is known for its bright orange coloration with black spots or diamonds on its back. It is a common sight in many regions, including Texas.
The orb-weaver spider is an invertebrate with 8 legs. It begins with O
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