Signature Spider's Web

Argiope luzona

Description:

This Signature Spider's web is almost in tatters. Numerous gaps can be seen, all around the capture area. There may have been some captures by the spider and the struggle to subdue prey can be very violent, resulting in damage to the web. However, there is so much damage showing here that there were probably some "Fly-throughs" by heavy beetles, in addition to any captures.

Habitat:

This Argiope luzona was spotted in our backyard. Its web was moored on a number of flowers, growing along a fence line, under a stand of Mahogany Trees.