also: こがねぐも
noun
Argiope amoena; orb-weaving spider
A species of orb-weaving spider found in East Asia. The name is usually written in katakana.
庭にコガネグモが巣を張っていた。
A golden orb-weaver had spun its web in the garden.
From 黄金 (kogane, 'gold') + 蜘蛛 (kumo, 'spider'), referring to the spider's golden web or markings. The reading コガネグモ is standard.