When a gardener encounters a writing spider, what is the characteristic response if the spider feels disturbed?

It prefers to retreat by dropping from the web or hiding in foliage

Despite the impressive size and dramatic appearance of the *Argiope aurantia*, its temperament toward humans and pets is generally non-aggressive. When faced with a disturbance, the spider's instinct is not to confront but to evade. The typical reaction involves quickly disengaging from its web, often by dropping down on a silk line or retreating rapidly to seek cover within nearby dense vegetation. Bites are rare occurrences, generally only happening if the spider is physically cornered or accidentally pressed against skin when someone interacts directly with the web structure, and even then, the venom effect is usually localized.