Araneus sp. (genus)

Orb weaver at Michelago, NSW

Araneus sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2016
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Identification history

Araneus sp. (genus) 20 Sep 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Araneus sp. (genus) 23 Aug 2018 Harrisi
Unidentified 25 Oct 2017 Illilanga

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Harrisi wrote:
   24 Aug 2018
A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia, Whyte & Anderson, 2017,Pg 63. Highly variable Araneus talipedatus group.
Illilanga wrote:
   24 Aug 2018
Yes, looks like the bottom RH photo on p63. Thanks! :)

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Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2017 by Illilanga
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by Illilanga
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Dec 2016 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Dec 2016 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2016 by Illilanga
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2016 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2016 by Illilanga
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Oct 2016 by Illilanga
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Illilanga & Baroona - 18 Oct 2016 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Oct 2016 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Sep 2016 by Illilanga
Halotydeus destructor (Redlegged earth mite) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Jul 2016 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Mar 2016 by Illilanga
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Mar 2016 by Illilanga
SYNTHEMISTIDAE (family) (Tigertail) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Feb 2016 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Feb 2016 by Illilanga
Cracticus nigrogularis (Pied Butcherbird) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Jan 2016 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Dec 2015 by Illilanga
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Dec 2015 by Illilanga
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Oct 2015 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Oct 2015 by Illilanga
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Sep 2015 by Illilanga
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Aug 2015 by Illilanga
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Michelago, NSW - 24 May 2015 by Illilanga
Nyctophilus sp. (genus) (A long-eared bat) at Michelago, NSW - 5 May 2015 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Illilanga & Baroona - 18 Mar 2015 by Illilanga
Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Mar 2015 by Illilanga
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Opodiphthera helena (Helena Gum Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Illilanga & Baroona - 2 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Jan 2015 by Illilanga
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
SYNTHEMISTIDAE (family) (Tigertail) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Oct 2014 by Illilanga
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Oct 2014 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Oct 2014 by Illilanga
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Sep 2014 by Illilanga
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Jun 2014 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Apr 2014 by Illilanga
Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Apr 2014 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Apr 2014 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Mar 2014 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Mar 2014 by Illilanga
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Feb 2014 by Illilanga
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Feb 2014 by Illilanga
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jan 2014 by Illilanga
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jan 2014 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Nov 2013 by Illilanga
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Oct 2013 by Illilanga
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Sep 2013 by Illilanga
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Sep 2013 by Illilanga
Nyctophilus geoffroyi (Lesser Long-eared Bat) at Illilanga & Baroona - 6 Jul 2013 by Illilanga
Gavicalis virescens (Singing Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 11 May 2013 by Illilanga
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Mar 2013 by Illilanga
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Mar 2013 by Illilanga
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Mar 2013 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Mar 2013 by Illilanga
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Dec 2012 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Dec 2012 by Illilanga
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2012 by Illilanga
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2012 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Oct 2012 by Illilanga
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Sep 2012 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Sep 2012 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Sep 2012 by Illilanga
Nyctophilus geoffroyi (Lesser Long-eared Bat) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Michelago, NSW - 14 May 2012 by Illilanga
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 1 May 2012 by Illilanga
Lichenostomus melanops (Yellow-tufted Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 1 May 2012 by Illilanga
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Apr 2012 by Illilanga
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Apr 2012 by Illilanga
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Apr 2012 by Illilanga

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