Writing spider/ Signature spider

Description:

These spiders make certain zig-zag pattern on web therefore also known as writer or signature spider.This spider weaves four zig zag stripes in its web, and holds its legs together in pairs. It holds its legs in pairs to disguise itself as a four legged creature; it does this to not appear to look like a spider.

Habitat:

They distribute also Sri Lanka, Maldives,India, Pakistan.Their habitats are Moist Deciduous forests in the sunny parts.

Notes:

Most of these spiders the male is much smaller than the female, Female: 8-12 mm;and Male: 3.5-4.5 mm.and after mating the female will kill the male. The male spins a web along side the females web known as a companion web, after mating the female will lay her eggs onto this companion web and wrap them up into a sac. Spiders are canabals and they eat each other to stay alive in the sac until they are strong enough to break through the sac walls.