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)