I wish i knew exactly, but i may have the same spider. I caught him the other day and have him in a bug house. I've looked for pictures and relations, andf the closest thing I've found close to it is an Orb Weaver spider. it may not be right but its the closest thing i can think of.
Often called a zipper spider or writing spider.
The spider in question might be a marbled orb-weaver (Araneus marmoreus), which is known for its bright orange and yellow markings with striped legs. These spiders are common in Virginia and belong to the orb-weaver family. They are harmless to humans and help control insect populations in the area.
A jumping spider such as the one you've described typically belong to the arachnid family called Salticidae. The particular one you've described sounds like it may be a Jotus auripes. The spiders in this family are not venomous. Without seeing the spider identification isn't certain, so you shouldn't try to handle the spider until positive identification can be made.
The spider you are referring to is likely a pumpkin spider (Araneus marmoreus), which are known for their orange coloration and markings resembling a smiley face or Jack-o'-lantern on their abdomen. These spiders are harmless to humans and are commonly found in North America.
I believe this spider friend of yours is a jumping spider, although there are lots of other spiders out there who are yellow, grey, black, orange and brown.
I dunno but i live in St. Louis and i had one with a furry body and a round orange spot on its back. Cant find out the species.....
a garden spider
tarantula
Often called a zipper spider or writing spider.
The spider in question might be a marbled orb-weaver (Araneus marmoreus), which is known for its bright orange and yellow markings with striped legs. These spiders are common in Virginia and belong to the orb-weaver family. They are harmless to humans and help control insect populations in the area.
The spider with legs that are both orange and black is likely a species of orb-weaver spider.
It is called the black widow spider (Referred to as the black widow), it is a spider with a strong neurotoxin. With respect to the body size, they have longer legs and smaller abdomen. They are usually dark brown, has yellow stripes, and a yellow hourglass spot.
The Smiley Face Spider has a heart like shape on the butt.
a little spider black legs and yellow back with black spots
The zebra spider has a stripe on its back.
The zebra spider has stripes on its back.
tarantula maybe depends.