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Argiope argentata
The signature is called stabilimentum, and they may vary a lot, not being species related.
Yes, it seems to be only the signature spider that leaves a signature X on its web...
I'm sort of confused, too. Google image results show a different pattern for each, and the signature spider search shows the four zigzags.
Do not worry...some call it weaver... do not bother about what anyone call it..!!
Thanks a lot! I know next to nothing about spiders, but you seem to be right about the classification, thank, I'll correct the title right away!
The only group I know that makes this zigzag are writer spiders. This is such a beautiful photo.