Signature Spider Web

Argiope luzona (Walckenaer, 1841). I am trying to show, with these pictures, some of the very detailed work carried out by a young adult female Argiope luzona. Firstly, I should point out that this spider was between 5 and 6 mm. long (excluding legs). The small size is a sure indicator that this is a very young adult and it has probably, very recently, changed from making Discoid Stabilimenta (web decorations) to Cruciate Stabilimenta (normally only made by adult female spiders). Other indicators of the young age of this spider are the markings on its dorsum (which are still rather faint and will become much stronger in a few days) and the colouring of the legs - fairly light colours, at present, but will become much darker in a few weeks. The position did not allow a photo of the entire web (too much vegetation in the way), but the third photo does show the three main components of the web. The hub, where the spider is sitting, is in the centre of the "free area" and has the tightest (closest) rings of the spiral, giving the spider a platform on which to sit and wait for vibrations which will confirm the impact and struggles of prey. Then, there is the rest of the free area where the rings are spaced a little wider and finally, the capture area, which the photo shows as having the widest spacing between the spiral rings. Please see Notes below.