Argiope protensaEgg Sac Prey Web & Stabilimentum

The egg sac of the Argiope protensa usually resembles a small cup with a lid, although there are some slight variations, as pictured.

Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs, NT

In another nearby web of the same species, we had spotted these egg sacs that are the usual small cup with a lid shape.

Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa) egg sac, Alice Springs NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa) egg sac, Alice Springs NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa) egg sac, Alice Springs NT
Long-tailed St. Andrews Cross Spider (Argiope protensa) egg sac, Alice Springs NT

Argiope protensaEgg Sac Prey Web & Stabilimentum

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