Argiope sp Archives - Singapore Geographic https://www.singaporegeographic.com/tag/argiope-sp Singapore Biodiversity, List of Wild Animals, Insect, Nature Article that has been recorded in Singapore. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:01:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 135464637 St Andrew’s cross spider https://www.singaporegeographic.com/spider/st-andrews-cross-spider?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-andrews-cross-spider https://www.singaporegeographic.com/spider/st-andrews-cross-spider#respond Tue, 05 Jan 2021 02:22:00 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=2559 St Andrew’s cross spider (Argiope sp.) The zig-zags in the web of a St. Andrew’s cross spider form a large X shape, similar to the heraldic symbol known as a saltire. It’s also known as Saint Andrew’s cross, since Andrew the Apostle is traditionally said to have been crucified on a diagonal cross in the […]

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The zig-zags in the web of a St. Andrew’s cross spider form a large X shape, similar to the heraldic symbol known as a saltire. It’s also known as Saint Andrew’s cross, since Andrew the Apostle is traditionally said to have been crucified on a diagonal cross in the shape of the letter X. When the spider sits in the middle of the cross, it can look as though it’s suffering a similar fate. (In reality, of course, that fate is reserved for the spider’s prey.)
8 Things You Should Know About the St. Andrew’s Cross Spider – Treehugger

The size of a St. Andrew’s cross spider might be intimidating, but it poses very little danger to people. Its venom is not highly toxic to humans, and like most spiders, it is generally not aggressive with people. Treehugger

Spotted at MacRitchie Reservoir

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