Not a canibalistic scene, but a post molting picture

Joro Spider season is approaching here in North Georgia. I have learned to live with spiders, but my issue with Joro Spiders is that they build huge webs! The bigger the spiders get, the bigger their webs get, and since they live in a communal web, it can take over. As I walked my garden this morning, I noticed this new Joro apartment complex going up in my Japanese maple tree. Likely it will get to stay for the season, unless they add wings across the pathway between the tree and the house. I have 3 acres, and have set 2.5 acres aside for the critters. I respect their space, and I insist that they respect mine!

Friend or foe, I don't know. This tiny garden spider caught my eye this morning.

As they only eat bugs, I assume at least half the bugs they eat are bad so I say friend.

With all the talk about Joro Spiders, some people mistake the Writing Spider (Argiope aurantia) for a Joro Spider. One of the most notable differences is that the Writing Spider has a zig-zag in the heart of its web. I've seen Writing Spiders capture wasps, so the Writing Spiders are friends in my book.

Here were some spiders I found. One guy blended in so well! I believe it was a jumping spider. They crack me up for some reason

sunkissed said: Leucauge argyrobapta, commonly known as Mabel Orchard Orb-weaver, these are all over my garden right now, I walk into them everyday, one is persistant of making its web right at my front door.

My fav spider the orb spiders can build webs 10' x 6'-8'… totally across the trails in the woods. This is the time of year for them. I always carry a bamboo post to roll the webs out of the way… They are harmless , interesting to watch them wrap up their prey like a solid mummified snack .


Abigail.. Yeap looks like the jumping spiders we have around here to.. they are so sneaky…😳

They are!

Jumping spiders are so cute, we usually have one around the deck. Those Mabel spiders, I think that's what I see several of around the garden and house

I like the way jumping spiders turn to look at you with their hunched sort of stance, like they're so big and tough. And their eyes are so big!

McCannon said: New adventures in spider world
https://apnews.com/article/jor...

Interesting article about the Joro spider. I'll have to keep an eye out for them. I only live 25 miles from the South Carolina border.

crawgarden said: OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB THEY WEAVE —
Study: Tracking spiders as they weave their webs reveals detailed "choreography"
Johns Hopkins researchers used night vision and AI tools to reveal shared set of rules.

https://arstechnica.com/scienc...

This is a cool thread. 2 fantastic videos in less than 5 minutes. Thanks for sharing the weave video. Argiope to all weavers!

I've been taking pictures of spiders a lot this late summer and early fall. Here are a few that I have captured lately.

WebTucker said: I've been taking pictures of spiders a lot this late summer and early fall. Here are a few that I have captured lately.

That is a really cool pic down to the tinniest detail.
Argiope or Orb weaver spider and the zip line cool spiders. Orb weavers are very docile, non-aggressive spiders that will flee at the first sign of a threat (typically they will run or drop off the web). They are not dangerous to people & pets, and are actually quite beneficial because they will catch and eat a lot of pest-type insects.

This time of year the spiders are out in full force and many trying their best to come inside.. I use peppermint spray around the windows and doors to keep them at bay.

There is only one spider in this photo, the other spidey-like thingy are blooms of a jewel orchid, Anoectochillus sp.

Tofi.. what a mesmerizing photo..
So coool and I could watch that lil spider all day..

Thanks Bea,..
Apparently the spider has some issue, it seems easily offended by me taking picture, spreads and rise it legs, trying to express it's anger.

tofitropic said: Thanks Bea,..
Apparently the spider has some issue, it seems easily offended by me taking picture, spreads and rise it legs, trying to express it's anger.

That is hilarious… camera shy & something so tiny sending you a warning..

These little fellows can be found almost everywhere in our garden.

European garden spider or "Korsspindel" as we say over here (Araneus diadematus)

Cannot say I love them, but we have the understanding to give each other space.

And they are not aggressive. Wouldn't hurt a fly..well, you know what I mean

bumplbea said: That is a really cool pic down to the tinniest detail.
Argiope or Orb weaver spider and the zip line cool spiders. Orb weavers are very docile, non-aggressive spiders that will flee at the first sign of a threat (typically they will run or drop off the web). They are not dangerous to people & pets, and are actually quite beneficial because they will catch and eat a lot of pest-type insects.

This time of year the spiders are out in full force and many trying their best to come inside.. I use peppermint spray around the windows and doors to keep them at bay.

Have you ever seen them do their little dance when you get too close? It's like their bouncing on their web like it's a trampoline. Next time you see 1 just kinda get close and watch it and see how it reacts.