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Argiope aetherea (female, ventral) Sexual dimorphism to the max Argiope aetherea,Australia,Geotagged,St Andrews Cross Spider,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Argiope aetherea (female, ventral)

Sexual dimorphism to the max

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The Northern Saint Andrew's Cross Spider

"Argiope aetherea" is a common, large orb-web spider. Like other species of "Argiope", it is commonly known as the St Andrew's Cross spider, due to the characteristic cross-shaped web decorations female spiders often include in their webs.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Jan 6, 2025. Captured Jan 4, 2025 15:08 in 578 Mossman Daintree Rd, Miallo QLD 4873, Australia.
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  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • f/14.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO11400
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.