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Austracantha minax
This beautiful spiky female orb weaver was only one amongst 6 or 7 in circular webs with complex supporting strands. Legs were orange, the body mostly black with white and bright yellow patterns. Pic 1 shows the posterior aspect of the abdomen and Pic 2 shows the small black head and fangs. Pics 3 & 4 are of the underside. Body about 8 mm long.
Spotted amongst low shrubs in a national park
Must get a shot of male spiders.
Family: Araneidae
Spotted on Jan 21, 2017
Submitted on Jan 21, 2017
5 Comments
Thanks again Daniele for the SOTD. Thanks to you too Antonio.
Beautiful series Leuba,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing
Congratulations.
Congratulation Leuba, this beautiful Australian Jewel Spider is our Spotting of the Day!
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However did you find these !? :)