Argiope extensa

Fact Box Species: Argiope extensa (RM) Family: Araneidae formerly Argiopidae Note that in some countries this or a similar species is known as Tetragnatha extensa and may be placed under either the Argiopidae or the Tetragnathidae family name! Body length: female: 10 mm male: probably about 5 mm Habitat: In a small web strung between branches or on fences and other man-made structures Toxicity: Uncertain; probably harmless to humans

Egg sacs

The colouring and markings of this species are quite different from those of the much more common species, Argiope keyserlingi. Like other Argiope species this spider builds a stabilimentum into its web but this is often not the complete X shape and may be almost entirely absent.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Argiope protensa.