Austracantha minax

Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Canberra Central, ACT

Austracantha minax at Canberra Central, ACT - 5 Mar 2017
Austracantha minax at Canberra Central, ACT - 5 Mar 2017
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Identification history

Austracantha minax 10 Mar 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 7 Mar 2017 petersan

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 5 Mar 2017 10:05 AM Recorded on
  • petersan Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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