Argiope mascordi is a species of orb-web spider found in Queensland, Australia.[1][2] The females of this species are smaller and less colourful than many other spiders in the genus Argiope. Males are larger than many other Argiope. Web decorations in this species are interesting in that A. mascordi juveniles construct a cross and adults construct a disc. The reason for this apparent reversal in decorating behaviour remains unknown.[3]
Adult female with circular stabilimentum and male spider at the top left behind the web
Juvenile with X shaped stabilimentum
Female with typical spiral web decoration north Queensland
Male with enlarged cephalothorax
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) Argiope mascordi is a species of orb-web spider found in Queensland, Australia. The females of this species are smaller and less colourful than many other spiders in the genus Argiope. Males are larger than many other Argiope. Web decorations in this species are interesting in that A. mascordi juveniles construct a cross and adults construct a disc. The reason for this apparent reversal in decorating behaviour remains unknown.
