I have recently moved to the desert of New Mexico near roswell and have identified tarantulas--but wish to know what kind of spider has an elongated black abdomen and red head and legs (about half the size of a tarantula, and no, it is not a child of the earth (AKA Jerusalem cricket or potato bug)
Larry
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.
It is possible that you are describing a Marbled Orbweaver spider, which is black with yellow or white markings. This spider can be found in North America and is not harmful to humans. It is important to observe from a safe distance.
The spider you are describing is likely the yellow sac spider. They are commonly found in North America and are known for their distinctive yellow markings on their bodies and legs. Yellow sac spiders are often found indoors and are not considered to be aggressive towards humans.
No, its acutally not harmless i did months of research.
Argiope aurantia is a black spider with yellow stripes. Its common names join such different physical descriptions as black and yellow garden spider, corn spider, writing spider, and zipper spider. The black and yellow garden spider generally may be considered harmless to humans.
I think you are referring to a garden spider.
Easy, a yellow hair-legged spider.
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.
It is possible that you are describing a Marbled Orbweaver spider, which is black with yellow or white markings. This spider can be found in North America and is not harmful to humans. It is important to observe from a safe distance.
The spider you are describing is likely the yellow sac spider. They are commonly found in North America and are known for their distinctive yellow markings on their bodies and legs. Yellow sac spiders are often found indoors and are not considered to be aggressive towards humans.
Banana spider
No, its acutally not harmless i did months of research.
Argiope aurantia is a black spider with yellow stripes. Its common names join such different physical descriptions as black and yellow garden spider, corn spider, writing spider, and zipper spider. The black and yellow garden spider generally may be considered harmless to humans.
It sounds like you may be referring to the Argiope aurantia, commonly known as the black and yellow garden spider. This spider is known for its distinctive black and yellow stripes on its body and is commonly found in gardens across North America. They are harmless to humans and play an important role in controlling insect populations.
grass spider
The spider you are describing is likely a species of the orb-weaving spider called the Marbled Orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus). This species has a distinct bright neon yellow body with red or orange stripes on its abdomen, making it easily recognizable.
Ariel