Argiope trifasciata - Upper side

''Argiope trifasciata'' is a species of spider native to North and South America, but now found around the world. It can be found in certain areas of Europe, namely the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands, and Madeira, The similar looking ''Argiope bruennichi'' is common in the Azores. They typically begin to appear during autumn from early September to late October as temperatures start dropping.