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Tent Spider -

Cyrtophora moluccensis FAMILY ARANEIDAE

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Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

@ 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!

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

Thanks Ken.. and welcome back!!!

kwalker
kwalker 12 years ago

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

Christiane
Spotted by
Christiane

4671, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on May 25, 2011
Submitted on Jun 6, 2011

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