Argiope - The X Spider

Argiope is a large spider have a strikingly coloured in their abdomen. This spider body are different to the other spider and the web of this spider is stronger than the normal spider you see in your home. This spider also known as wasp spider and St. Andrew's cross spider. Because this spider form an X mark in their web and the spider is form like an X while waiting for the victim trap in their web.

Here in the Philippines , There are different species of Argiope Spider.

Argiope aemula - You can easily idetintify this spider by the zigsag design embossed on the web.

This species can found also in India, Sulawesi and New Hebrides. Discover in 1841 by Walckenaer.

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Argiope catenulata (Grass Cross Spider) - This spider usually seen in the grass like in the rice field.

This spider can also found in India and New Guinea. Discover in 1859 by Doleschall.

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Argiope intricata

Discover in 1877 by Simon.

Argiope luzona

Discover in 1841 by Walckenaer.

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Argiope manila

Discover in 1983 by Levi.

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Argiope sapoa

Discover in 1995 by Barrion and Litsinger.

I found argiope spider in our background in the banana tree and caught a insects.

Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_(spider)

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