Argiope aurantia
In usual circumstances, I am fond of killer arachnids who feed upon lesser insects for our amusement but I'm afraid that I must veer from my usual course in the case of this degenerate species. Despite their striking features which, while unsuitable for hat-making, might look good on a brooch or heraldry, this creature has done nothing for mankind aside from get referenced in a rather lugubrious song.
More than their unservile nature is the frightening sexual relationships which could give the wrong ideas to today's youth about how to pursue a healthy coexistence with each other. The males, being three times smaller than the female (already a sign of trouble) die during intercourse thus blocking further access to the female from still breathing rival males. This teaches our youths that dying during sexual intercourse is common and acceptable and not just for aged rock stars. Such lessons are deplorable and I cannot support them.
I Judge them: Worthy of Extinction (until such a time as they get their act together)
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