Araneus hamiltoni

Hamilton's Orb Weaver at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Araneus hamiltoni at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021
Araneus hamiltoni at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Araneus hamiltoni 1 Nov 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Araneus hamiltoni 31 Oct 2021 AlisonMilton

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Eaggs most likely those of the beetle https://canberra.naturemapr.org/species/4688

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Nearby sightings

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Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Mar 2022 by galah681
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Trifolium hirtum (Rose Clover) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by galah681
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 5 Jan 2022 by AlisonP
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Dec 2021 by AndyRussell
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Cercopidae (family) (Unidentified spittlebug or froghopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna minerva at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by JanetRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by JanetRussell
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 30 Jun 2021 by RogerH
Ileodictyon gracile (Smooth Cage) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 May 2021 by AndyRussell
Scarabaeidae (family) (Scarab beetle, curl grub) at National Arboretum Woodland - 13 May 2021 by AndyRussell
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at National Arboretum Woodland - 18 Apr 2021 by AndyRussell
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by galah681
Tipulidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chortoicetes terminifera (Australian Plague Locust) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Isopedella pessleri (A huntsman spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Macrotona securiformis (Inland Macrotona) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Garrha rubella (A Concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at National Arboretum Woodland - 25 Mar 2021 by galah681
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at National Arboretum Woodland - 17 Feb 2021 by galah681
Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Sporobolus creber (Slender Rat's Tail Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at National Arboretum Woodland - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at National Arboretum Woodland - 13 Jan 2021 by galah681
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by AndyRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by AndyRussell
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by AndyRussell
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Pottiaceae (family) (A moss) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Helicoverpa armigera (Cotton bollworm, Corn earworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by galah681
Venatrix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Venatrix wolf spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Calotis anthemoides (Chamomile Burr-daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell

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  • 31 Oct 2021 03:45 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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