Argiope species. Female (larger one) and male. Great photo! These are orbweaver spiders that hunt flying insects. The male is probably trying to approach the female to try to mate with her. The female is staying still, resting while she waits for insects. The zigzag webs in a X shape may be there to hide the shape of her legs from predators and prey.
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Argiope species. Female (larger one) and male. Great photo! These are orbweaver spiders that hunt flying insects. The male is probably trying to approach the female to try to mate with her. The female is staying still, resting while she waits for insects. The zigzag webs in a X shape may be there to hide the shape of her legs from predators and prey.
Well well thankyou!
X shaped thing being called the stabilimentum apparently, just learnt the word too!
And you found an opportunity to use it too! 😉