Backobourkia sp. (genus)

An orb weaver at Red Hill, ACT

Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 2 Dec 2017
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Identification history

Backobourkia sp. (genus) 27 Apr 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Backobourkia sp. (genus) 2 Dec 2017 KimPullen
Unidentified 2 Dec 2017 Anita

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This beauty currently resides in (and builds her web above) my rose bush. She's the most amazing gold colour - really metallic. I haven't been able to find any photos that confirm species ID, and when I asked in a spider identification forum I got no answers. Would love to know what she is!

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Anita wrote:
   3 Dec 2017
Thanks, Kim. I had wondered about Backobourkia, but my research was telling me there are only three known species and they are all brown and have much more striking markings. The colour of mine is throwing me.
KimPullen wrote:
   3 Dec 2017
Anita, I wasn't certain myself, so I've left it as unconfirmed. Hopefully someone else can give an opinion.

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  • 2 Dec 2017 06:07 PM Recorded on
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