Trichonephila edulis
Golden orb weaver at Undefined Area
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| Trichonephila edulis | MichaelMulvaney | 6 Apr 2021 | |
| Unverified | MPW | 6 Apr 2021 |
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Relatively large Orb weaving Spider, with Distinctive Long legs, Banded orange, white, black Colour markings on legs. Large Web around 1m diameter, associated plants are Silver wattle, Eucalyptus blakelyi, Cassinia. Location, Along Horse Trail Track.
2 comments
6 Apr 2021
Gets its name from the its web which has a golden colouration. The silk of orb weavers is strong and capable of catching small birds
6 Apr 2021
Thanks a Lot Micheal. Much appreciated. Your info re the Silk strength is Amazing.... Hopefully any small wren or whatever could struggle free 🤔
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Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 3 Apr 2021 05:40 PM Recorded on
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- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
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- MPW Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Trichonephila edulis Orb-weaving spiders (several families) Spiders
Species information
- Trichonephila edulis Scientific name
- Golden orb weaver Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 914m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Nephila edulis
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