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Spider

Argiope sp.

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny spider with a beautiful ZZZZZZ web.

Habitat:

In the garden adjoining a souvenir shop outside a reserve forest.

Notes:

I have seen photos of this spider on PN but cannot recall the name (remember marvelling) ...can anyone help? Please.

Reference Links:

Argiope (spider)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
SukanyaDatta
Thanks, bayucca and thanks again Hannah Davis. Spotting has been updated.
bayucca
I also would think about Argiope sp., maybe a younger female?
SukanyaDatta
Thanks, Hannah Davis...this is the second time I got to see the stabilimentum closeup...isn't it marvelous...such a small creature and such an architect...Once I finish uploading I will seriously get down to ID-ng. Thanks, a lot.
Hannah Davis
The ZZZZZ part is called the stabilimentum, which is characteristic of certain orb weaver species. One strong possibility is the genus Argiope (that's my best guess - I know they often pose like this too), but there are a few other genera that use stabilimenta as well.

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Spiders of India
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture

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PublishedDecember 17, 2015

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