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Austracantha minax
Females have bright yellow and white patterns with a ring of black spines. Melanic females have the same shape but may be completely black. Males have smaller spines and have a yellow, brown, white and black pattern. Six spines protrude from the sides and bottom end of the abdomen.Females are larger measuring 7 mm, males are usually 4 mm.
Savannah Woodland Joon Joo Botanical Park amongst wattles.
Spotted on Apr 13, 2014
Submitted on Sep 13, 2014
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