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Zilla diodia (Wasp Spider)

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description Zilla diodia (Wasp Spider) Overview

Zilla diodia is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, recorded across parts of Europe and eastward to Azerbaijan. It builds a fine vertical orb web with many radii and a sticky spiral. Studies of its web have noted that the radii can be double-stranded near the outer edge and single-stranded toward the center, a structure that distinguishes its web architecture from many other orb webs.

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What kind of spider is Zilla diodia?

Zilla diodia is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It has been recorded across parts of Europe and eastward to Azerbaijan.

What sort of web does Zilla diodia build?

It builds a fine vertical orb web with many radii and a sticky spiral. Research on its web has noted that the radii can be double-stranded near the center.

How does Zilla diodia catch prey?

The spider relies on the sticky spiral of its orb web to intercept flying or moving insects. It then detects vibrations in the web and approaches the trapped prey.

Is Zilla diodia the same spider as the wasp spider Argiope bruennichi?

No. Zilla diodia and Argiope bruennichi are different orb-weaving species, although both use circular webs. The name “wasp spider” is commonly used for Argiope bruennichi, while Zilla diodia is a separate species.

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