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St Andrews Cross spider
Argiope keyserlingi
-16.8156, 145.685
Field Notes
Description:
Orb-weaver, body length 17mm. Web has distinctive white cross in the centre.
Habitat:
Rainforest margin at James Cook University Cairns QLD
Notes:
A common medium-to-large orb weaver found in eastern Australia in rainforest margins, open forest, heathland, houses and gardens. Zig-zag ribbons of white silk form a partial cross (stabilimentum) through the centre of the orb web. This cross gives the spider Its common name.
Reference Links:
Argiope keyserlingi Karsch, 1878 St Andrews Cross
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 14, 2013
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