Orb-weaving spiders (several families)

Overview

Includes Araneidae, Nephilidae, Tetragnathidae.

References for these families:

Araneidae: http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1092

Tetragnathidae: http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1530

Page 1 of 9 species

Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider)

Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver)

Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider)

Max Campbell, Brogo

Kerri-Lee Harris, Wonboyn

Kerri-Lee Harris, Wonboyn - ventral view

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider, Spiny Spider)

Max Campbell, Brogo

Max Campbell, Brogo

Max Campbell, Brogo

Eriophora transmarina (Garden orb-weaver)

Max Campbell, Brogo

Max Campbell, Brogo

Max Campbell, Brogo

Nephila plumipes (Humped golden orb-weaver)

Max Campbell, Wallaga Lake - female with small male

Steve Burrows, Bournda, note raised yellow sternum

Max Campbell, Long Point, Merimbula

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf curling spider)

Paul Whitington, Wonboyn

Max Campbell, Brogo

Max Campbell, Brogo

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Conservation Level

Invasiveness

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