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Jewel Spider

Austracantha minax

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Description:

This spider was about 6mm across. Black with white & yellow markings.

Habitat:

Found this little one crawling on my husband.

2 Species ID Suggestions

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MartinL
MartinL 12 years ago
Jewel spider
Austracantha minax Jewel spider | Project Noah
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ShannaB
ShannaB 12 years ago
Jewel Spider (or Spiny Spider)
Austracantha minax Jewel Spider - Austracantha minax


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3 Comments

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 12 years ago

Thanks for the ID Shanna & Martin :)

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 12 years ago

Thank you Ashish :)

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Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Lovely Thorny or Spiny spider...!!

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LeanneGardner
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LeanneGardner

4737, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Apr 11, 2012
Submitted on Apr 11, 2012

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