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Cyrtophora moluccensis FAMILY ARANEIDAE
@ Ken.. Could you please have a look at this http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/727... I would really like to know what this is, as it is feeding on a Mother-of-Millions (Bryophyllum delagoense).. A horrible weed here in Queensland!
Thanks Ken.. and welcome back!!!
Hi Christiane,Been off travelling again - now finally back!The beautiful web you have photographed belongs to the Tent Spider - Cyrtophora moluccensis FAMILY ARANEIDAEHere is a link with lots of info for you as well as images of spider itself:http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...Cheers -- Ken
Spotted on May 25, 2011 Submitted on Jun 6, 2011
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@ Ken.. Could you please have a look at this http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/727...
I would really like to know what this is, as it is feeding on a Mother-of-Millions (Bryophyllum delagoense).. A horrible weed here in Queensland!
Thanks Ken.. and welcome back!!!
Hi Christiane,
Been off travelling again - now finally back!
The beautiful web you have photographed belongs to the Tent Spider - Cyrtophora moluccensis FAMILY ARANEIDAE
Here is a link with lots of info for you as well as images of spider itself:
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
Cheers -- Ken