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ARANEAE
Wied il-Qlejja
28/11/12
28/11/12
Argiope bruennichi (Scopoli, 1772)
Araneidae
The Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) is a large spider wich is very rare in the Maltese
Islands. It has previously been reported as being found only at Wied il-Luq (Buskett) but
has recently been seen also at Wied il-Qlejja (Chadwick Lakes). It weaves a large web
with a characteristic stabilimentum and lives in areas where water is present for most of
the year.
Dorsal view of Argiope bruennichi on web
showing the stabilimentum (bottom centre)
Argiope bruennichi
Argiope bruennichi - ventral view