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Spider we saw in N. Dallas 2 weeks ago

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  1. WTxDaddy

    WTxDaddy In Flower

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    This honker was in the front of our friends' house in suburban North Dallas. I think we called this a "writing spider" when I was growing up.

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    WTxDaddy, Sep 15, 2007
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    aka, Yellow and Black Garden Spider, Garden Spider, Orb Weaver, Writing Spider.....and my favorite Charlotte from the E.B.White book Charlotte's Web.

    They are great for keeping the bug population under control.
     
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    I have bunches of those but I think mine are dead as the babies hatched and have blown away.They will be back everywhere next year .My favorite spider.
     
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    Very nice spider, indeed.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I do love the fact that spiders eat all the harmful bugs in the garden but I think BIG spiders are just a tad daunting - well at least to me they are. :oops:
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    When I find those in my garden, I steer clear! I like them in the garden but their size sure keeps me away!
     
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    What a beauty. We are having a good year here for those. 8)
     
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