Argiope plagiata Karsch, 1892 Argiope anasuja, is a species of harmless orb-weaver spider (family Araneidae) found from the Seychelles to India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and in the Brazil.

Sternum heart shaped with hairy pubescent white patch.

[citation needed] Like other species of the same genus, it is known as a "signature spider"; it builds a web with a zig-zag stabilimentum somewhat resembling letters.

The mature female of A. anasuja always rests at the centre of the orb with her head facing downwards.

The orb has an opening at the centre and when disturbed she goes through the hole and exits on the other side of the plane of the web.