They are Orbiculariae, a.k.a. orb-weaver spiders.
Despite their looks, these spiders are pretty harmless!
Even though they have toxin to paralyze their prey, they are non-toxic to humans. They are basically a normal, eight-legged, eight eyed, spider!
What's interesting, though, is their webs. Aren't they pretty?
Another name for them is St. Andrew's Cross, because of the way their legs make an "x" shape.
Orb-weaver spiders are insect predators, so if you see one in your garden, leave it. It will eat your garden pests!
~Emma
