I assume your talking about the common garden spider: the spider in question is most likely the black and yellow Argiope (Argiope aurantia), one of the species of orb weavers. They are found throughout the North America (where ever there is a warm but not overly hot summer).
It is not likely to bite you but if you forced it to bite you by pressing it against your skin for some amount of time, the bite would result in swelling and discomfort. It would be a severe and unusual allergy that would result in anything more life threatening from a garden spider bite. they should be seen as a welcome site in any garden if you choose not to use insectisides as these will cut down on grasshopper populations in a very big way.
The spider you are referring to is likely the yellow sac spider. Yellow sac spiders are brown with two yellow stripes on their back and are commonly found in California. They are not considered aggressive towards humans but can deliver a painful bite if provoked.
The zebra spider has stripes on its back.
grass spider
The spider with two stripes on its back is commonly known as the zebra spider.
The spider with two black stripes on its back is commonly known as the zebra spider.
The distinguishing feature of a brown spider with black stripes on its back is the pattern of black stripes that are visible on its body.
The distinguishing feature of a spider with two brown stripes on its back is the presence of those two distinct brown stripes running along its back.
The distinguishing feature of a black beetle with yellow stripes on its back is the vibrant yellow stripes that contrast against its black body.
No, its acutally not harmless i did months of research.
The distinguishing feature of a brown spider with stripes on its back is the striped pattern on its abdomen, which sets it apart from other spiders.
The distinguishing feature of a brown spider with two black stripes on its back is the presence of the two distinct black stripes running along its body.
The spider you described could possibly be a species of the Argiope genus, known for their distinctive black, yellow, and white striped patterns. One common species in North America is the yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia). These spiders are not harmful to humans and are beneficial for controlling agricultural pests. If found indoors, it's best to safely relocate them back outside.