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Although their size and bright color may be intimidating, they are not particularly harmful to humans. Like most Spiders they use their venom to subdue their prey, but wont harm a human. They are not very aggressive at all, but they will bite if harassed. If anything the Argiope's are helpful, and if you see them around your garden you should let it stick around.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoAlmost all spiders are capable of producing venomous bites. However, there are very few species of spiders in the United States and South Carolina that produce harmful bites. The U.S. Public Health Service reports that poisonous bites are a very minor cause of death in the United States. Annually, venomous animals produce death as follows: bees, 12; wasps and other hymenoptera, 10; snakes, 14; spiders, six; and scorpions, one. In South Carolina, the widow spiders (Theridiidae: Lactrodectus species) are of most concern and will be discussed in detail.
Two other species, Chirocanthium inclusum (a common running spider) and Argiope aurantia (the black and yellow garden spider), have occasionally been reported as inflicting serious bites in humans. None of these bites produced death or prolonged illness.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it is not.
There are no known orb weaving spiders whose venom is poisonous to humans, young or old.
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Does a wolf spider have black and brown tiger stripes?
No, chances are it is a Argiope aurantia that you are describing.This link has plenty of pictures of what you may be decribing... http://www.spiderzrule.com/banded.htm
Is the spider called the writing spider poisonous?
No. The Writing spider, Argiope aurantia Lucas, is just about as harmless as you can get. Their venom is only potent enough to kill an insect.
Spider Yellow with black spots and red spikes?
It takes a bit more information to properly identify a spider than what is provided. Note that the black widow is notfuzzy (covered with hairs).
What kind of spider in California is brown and has two yellow stripes running lengthwise down its back?
Argiope aurantia, or the black and yellow garden spider, lives in California and has two yellow stripes running lengthwise down its back. They are not dangerous to humans.
What is a black spider with yellow stripes?
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.
When was Argiope aurantia created?
Argiope aurantia was created in 1833.
Is a corn spider dangerous?
Corn Spiders or Argiope aurantia are harmless to humans.
How do you pronounce Argiope?
r-GUY-o-pee I am the author of Argiope Aurantia. I found that there were two ways to pronounce Argiope. I prefer this version.
What is a all black spider with a yellow zigzag on it's back?
check it out it is in Australia seriously it is
When does the male black-and-yellow argiope spider die?
After laying her eggs, the female black-and-yellow argiope spider [Argiope aurantia] dies. It's a natural death. That's a contrast to the fate of her mate, whom she mates and then eats.
What spider name that is yellow and black?
it is an argiope aurantia spider it could be dangerous if it were a banna spider or its not dangerous if it were a garden spider
What is the common name for Argiope aurantia?
'Black-and-yellow argiope' or 'Black-and-yellow garden spider' may be among the most familiar of the common names for Argiope aurantia. The spider is native to all of the states in the United States of America except for Alaska. It also may be found among the shrubs of Central America, Mexico and the southern parts of Canada along the U.S. border.Other common names include 'banana spider', 'corn spider' and 'writing spider'.
Does a wolf spider have black and brown tiger stripes?
No, chances are it is a Argiope aurantia that you are describing.This link has plenty of pictures of what you may be decribing... http://www.spiderzrule.com/banded.htm
Is the spider called the writing spider poisonous?
No. The Writing spider, Argiope aurantia Lucas, is just about as harmless as you can get. Their venom is only potent enough to kill an insect.
What kind of spider has yellow spots on its back is black hairy and medium sized with a kinda fat body in Washington?
Argiope aurantia Lucas - yellow garden spider
Is Argiope trifasciata harmful?
Totally harmless. http://www.gdaywa.com/themes/spiders.php
Spider Yellow with black spots and red spikes?
It takes a bit more information to properly identify a spider than what is provided. Note that the black widow is notfuzzy (covered with hairs).
