Argiope katherina facts for kids
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Argiope katherina is a type of spider known as an orb-weaver spider. You can find this spider in the northern parts of Australia. Specifically, it lives in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
A scientist named Levi first described this spider in 1983. It got its name from Katherine Gorge. Spiders like this have been found near rocky cracks. They live up to 100 meters away from the Katherine River. These areas often have scattered Pandanus plants.
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About the Argiope katherina Spider
Argiope katherina spiders often rest on their webs. They hold their legs in four pairs. Their webs sometimes have special zig-zag patterns. These patterns can have one to four lines.
What Does It Look Like?
The spider's body part behind its head is called the carapace. It is brown and covered with light-colored fuzz. The spider's main body, called the abdomen, has a unique net-like pattern. This pattern is outlined with white zig-zag edges. There are also three or four clear white dots down the middle.
Size of the Spider
Female Argiope katherina spiders are bigger than males. Adult females can grow up to 16 millimeters long. Males are much smaller, reaching about 6 millimeters.
Similar Spiders
Two other spiders look quite similar to Argiope katherina. These are Argiope mascordi and Argiope dietrichae.
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A young Argiope katherina at Katherine Gorge.
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Another young Argiope katherina at Katherine Gorge.
Images for kids
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A young Argiope katherina at Katherine Gorge.
See also
In Spanish: Argiope katherina para niños
