Argiope spider female adult on her web ventral view black background Don Det Laos, by Basile Morin, 2021-02-23
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Argiope spider female adult on her web ventral view black background Don Det Laos

Basile Morin

2021-02-23

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Multi-coloured Saint Andrew's cross spider (Argiope versicolor) female adult on her web, ventral view on black background, seen in Don Det, Si Phan Don, Laos. A web decoration called stabilimentum, conspicuous silk structure included in the web, typical of the genus Argiope, can be seen at the upper right and bottom left corners of the picture. The specimen measures 9 mm (0.35 in) (body only) and 49 mm (1.9 in) with the legs.