Araneus sp. (genus)

Orb weaver at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Araneus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Nov 2022
Araneus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Nov 2022
Araneus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Araneus sp. (genus) 25 Nov 2022 EmmaCollins
Araneinae (subfamily) 22 Nov 2022 CathB

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EmmaCollins wrote:
   25 Nov 2022
Araneus sp. of some kind. Quite likely Araneus albotriangulus but I'll leave at genus.

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  • 21 Nov 2022 02:38 PM Recorded on
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