Backobourkia heroine

Heroic Orb-weaver at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Backobourkia heroine at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia heroine at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia heroine at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia heroine at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia heroine at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Backobourkia heroine 7 Jan 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 5 Jan 2022 SteveBorkowskis

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Orb weaver, abdomen approx 18mm diameter. Feeding on large scarab beetle. Looks like Backobourkia or Eriophora.

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