I recently came across this giant black and yellow garden spider while hiking in Huntley Meadows. It is by far the largest spider I've ever seen outside a zoo—other than perhaps the tarantula that my 4th grade teacher kept in his classroom. I'm not generally a fan of spiders, but I'm fascinated by the bright yellow coloring in this one.
Giant Black and Yellow Garden SpiderA giant black and yellow garden spider.
Incidentally, it was a beautiful day at Huntley Meadows.
A Sunny Day at Huntley MeadowsA sunny day at Huntley Meadows in Virginia.
