Argiope protensa

Fact Box Species: Argiope protensa (RM) Family: Araneidae formerly Argiopidae Body length: female: 11-15 mm male: probably about 4 mm Habitat: In a small web strung within stalks of tall grass or between branches of small shrubs Toxicity: Uncertain; probably harmless since this species has small fangs and shows no aggressive tendencies towards humans

Egg sacs

The colouring and markings of this species are quite different from those of the more common species, Argiope keyserlingi. The long, pointed abdomen is distinctive. 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.

The egg sac resembles a small cup with a lid, as is true for Argiope extensa.

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