Austracantha minax

Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Austracantha minax at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Jan 2020
Austracantha minax at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Jan 2020
Austracantha minax at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Jan 2020
Austracantha minax at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Jan 2020
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Austracantha minax 19 Jan 2020 YumiCallaway
Unidentified 19 Jan 2020 Jubeyjubes

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Hibbertia sp. (Guinea Flower) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2021 by Jenny54
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by Jenny54
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Jan 2021 by CathB
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Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by Jenny54
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Black Mountain - 28 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina rufipennis (Jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina ochreiventris (A jewel beetle) at Black Mountain - 15 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Phoracantha semipunctata (Common Eucalypt Longicorn) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Watson, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Downer, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by RWPurdie
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by Liam.m
Drosera gunniana (Pale Sundew) at Downer, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by RWPurdie
Cicendia quadrangularis (Oregon Timwort) at Downer, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by RWPurdie
Asterella drummondii (A thallose liverwort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Jul 2020 by RWPurdie
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Jul 2020 by Christine
Aleurina asperula at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by Heino1
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Tripogonella loliiformis (Five Minute Grass, Rye Beetle-Grass) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by RWPurdie
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by pinnaCLE
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Pisolithus sp. (Pisolithus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JoeG
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Riccia papulosa (A liverwort) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Mar 2020 by RWPurdie
Riccia crinita (Liverwort) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Mar 2020 by RWPurdie
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Feb 2020 by RWPurdie
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by Jubeyjubes
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by Jubeyjubes
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by Jubeyjubes
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by RWPurdie
Missulena occatoria (Red-headed Mouse Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by arjay
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Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Canberra Central, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by RWPurdie
Anilios nigrescens (Blackish Blind Snake) at Canberra Central, ACT - 19 Dec 2016 by nic.jario
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by galah681
Belenois java (Caper White) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by galah681
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Point 11 - 15 Oct 2016 by galah681
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Sep 2016 by RWPurdie
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Mar 2016 by galah681
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Canberra Central, ACT - 22 Nov 2015 by galah681
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Canberra Central, ACT - 22 Nov 2015 by galah681
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Canberra Central, ACT - 24 Oct 2015 by galah681
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Canberra Central, ACT - 24 Oct 2015 by galah681
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Canberra Central, ACT - 24 Oct 2015 by galah681
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Point 14 - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Stylidium graminifolium (grass triggerplant) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Gaudium multicaule (Teatree) at Point 11 - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Point 11 - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2015 by galah681

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  • 18 Jan 2020 10:36 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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