Argiope dietrichae facts for kids
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Argiope dietrichae is a special kind of orb-web spider. These spiders are quite rare. You can find them in the northern parts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
This spider was first described by a scientist named Levi in 1983. It was named after Amalie Dietrich. She was a collector who gathered spider samples for the Godeffroy Museum in Hamburg.
About Argiope dietrichae
Argiope dietrichae spiders often rest on their webs with their heads pointing down. Their eight legs are usually grouped into four pairs.
What They Look Like
These spiders have a brown carapace, which is like a hard shell on their upper body. This shell has light-colored streaks. Their abdomen (the back part of their body) has a pattern that looks a bit like a checkerboard. This pattern is similar to another spider called Argiope katherina.
The underside of their body, called the sternum, has a white mark in the middle towards the back. Their legs are light brown and have darker spots and bands.
Size Differences
Female Argiope dietrichae spiders are bigger than the males. An adult female can grow up to 13 millimeters long. Males are smaller, reaching about 6 millimeters.
See also
In Spanish: Argiope dietrichae para niños
