Family - Araneidae
Genus - Argiope
Male - 6mm / Female - upto 25mm
Known as the Lobed Argiope.
Quite a large Orb Weaving Spider found all over Africa and stretching
to Southern Europe and into Asia.
Distinctive zig-zag pattern/ ribboning (stabilimenta) emanating from the centre
of the Orb Web, thought to be a disguise from predators by camouflaging the
Spider or making it appear larger.
A relative of the UK's Wasp Spider - Argiope bruennichi.
Many thanks to Nick Loebner, who very kindly sent me these great
Photographs and recording information.
Les Marines, Barcares Grande Plage.
Near Perpignan, Southern France.
10.09.2005
Photographs by Nick Loebner.
Genus - Argiope
Male - 6mm / Female - upto 25mm
Known as the Lobed Argiope.
Quite a large Orb Weaving Spider found all over Africa and stretching
to Southern Europe and into Asia.
Distinctive zig-zag pattern/ ribboning (stabilimenta) emanating from the centre
of the Orb Web, thought to be a disguise from predators by camouflaging the
Spider or making it appear larger.
A relative of the UK's Wasp Spider - Argiope bruennichi.
Many thanks to Nick Loebner, who very kindly sent me these great
Photographs and recording information.
Near Perpignan, Southern France.
10.09.2005
Photographs by Nick Loebner.
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