Signature Spider

Posted by JV (India, India) on 31 October 2008 in Animal & Insect.

Binomial name : Argiope anasuja
Common name : Writing spider/ Signature spider/ Garden spider
Size: Female: 8-12 mm; Male: 3.5-4.5 mm
Distribution: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives
Habitat: Moist Deciduous forests in the sunny parts

This spider is commonly found in India. They are mostly found in backyard therefore commonly known as garden spider. Also they make certain zig-zag patter on web therefore also known as writer or signature spider.

My Photos @ TrekLens and Flickr

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd
1/90 second
F/3.5
ISO 64
10 mm

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