Austracantha minax

Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Downer, ACT

Austracantha minax at Downer, ACT - 28 Dec 2020
Austracantha minax at Downer, ACT - 28 Dec 2020
Austracantha minax at Downer, ACT - 28 Dec 2020
Austracantha minax at Downer, ACT - 28 Dec 2020
Austracantha minax at Downer, ACT - 28 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Austracantha minax 1 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Austracantha minax 1 Jan 2021 CathB

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Appears to be a melanic form. On a neighbouring web, and about the same size as the usual-coloured one in image 5.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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