Spiders (Araneae)
Orb-weaving spiders (several families)
Sighting 3390594

Austracantha minax

Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Cook, ACT

Austracantha minax at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2018
Austracantha minax at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2018
Austracantha minax at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2018
Austracantha minax at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2018
Austracantha minax at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2018
Austracantha minax at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2018
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Identification history

Austracantha minax 6 Feb 2018 KimPullen
Austracantha minax 3 Feb 2018 CathB

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I wonder if this is a male Jewel spider. Much smaller than the usual female.

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KimPullen wrote:
   7 Feb 2018
Yes Cath, a male.

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