OuiSi Nature card 209: Saint Andrew's Cross Spider. Photograph by Lenz Lim The whole photograph behind card 209: Saint Andrew's Cross Spider. Photograph by Lenz Lim

OuiSi Nature · Card 209

Saint Andrew's Cross Spider

Argiope sp.

Location
Singapore
Date
July 22, 2020
Photograph byLenz Lim

Description

These types of spiders are known for spinning intricate decorative webs called stabilimenta. The functions of stabilimentum are still debatable but stability, visibility, camouflage, attracting prey, attracting mates and having excess silk are all some theories that researchers have agreed upon.

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OuiSi Nature card 209: Saint Andrew's Cross Spider. Photograph by Lenz Lim The whole photograph behind card 209: Saint Andrew's Cross Spider. Photograph by Lenz Lim

Saint Andrew's Cross Spider

Photograph by Lenz Lim