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Spider I have never seen before in Southern Oregon. Grants Pass Oregon in an oregano plant
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Spider I have never seen before in Southern Oregon. Grants Pass Oregon in an oregano plant #670601
Asked July 29, 2020, 11:46 PM EDT
Spider I have never seen before in Southern Oregon. Grants Pass Oregon in an oregano plant
Josephine County Oregon
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Hi!
I believe this to be an immature female black and yellow argiope spider (also called yellow garden spider and a few other common names), Argiope aurantia. The coloration is a bit "off", but considering it is an immature (not fully adult) female I believe this is normal. These are common in the Pacific Northwest, so no need to worry. They are not known to be poisonous to humans and are very beneficial.
Best,
I believe this to be an immature female black and yellow argiope spider (also called yellow garden spider and a few other common names), Argiope aurantia. The coloration is a bit "off", but considering it is an immature (not fully adult) female I believe this is normal. These are common in the Pacific Northwest, so no need to worry. They are not known to be poisonous to humans and are very beneficial.
Best,
