Black and Yellow Argiope

Black and Yellow Argiope

Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the yellow garden spider,[1][2] black and yellow garden spider,[3] golden garden spider,[4] writing spider, zigzag spider, corn spider, or McKinley spider.

Black and Yellow Argiope

It is common to the contiguous united States, Hawaii, Southern Canada, Mexico, and Central America.

It bites it's prey, paralyzing it and wraps it in silk for consumption later.

Black and Yellow Argiope

These spiders may bite if disturbed but the venom is seemingly harmless to humans.

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Lychnis Champion Bladder

Lychnis Champion Bladder

Native to Europe, Asia, Africa,  A perennial which likes well drained soil.  I found this growing at Gorman Nature Center in September, 2007.  It seems to be primarily an ornamental plant.

Lychnis Champion

This from Gorman in September of  2004.

Thanks to Gorman Nature Center for the opportunity to capture these images.

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