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Body
The female yellow garden spiders of Connecticut usually range between 20 to 30 millimeters in size whereas their male counterparts are much smaller, only growing to about 8 millimeters in size. The spiders' bulbous abdomens are canvased with a mixture of black and yellow spirals that spread out onto the upper parts of their legs. This burst of yellow gives the spider its defining name.
Habitat
The yellow spider behaves similarly to other arachnids you find around your garden. They can be found in long weeds, bushes and in the corners around your garden. The yellow garden spider prefers bright sunny areas; they are not often found inside the house. However, with 500 to 1,000 spiderlings hatching from a single cocoon, there is a chance you may stumble upon one indoors.
Web
The yellow garden spider makes large orb webs that usually stretch a couple feet in diameter but have been known span 3 feet and larger. The spider waits at the center of its web. As prey is caught in the web, vibrations travel through the fibers, signaling that something has been trapped. Although the large webs seem flimsy, they are extremely strong and can withstand the weight of multiple prey.
Bite
The threatening body and coloring of the yellow garden spider may cause concern about the arachnids harmfulness, but the spider is rather innocuous. They will not bite humans unless cornered or if there is a direct threat to their cocoon. If bitten, you will not experience anymore pain than you would from a bee sting.