Austracantha minax

Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Watson, ACT

Austracantha minax at Watson, ACT - 21 Feb 2023
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Austracantha minax 18 May 2023 abread111
Austracantha minax 18 May 2023 msietsma

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A few Jewelled spiders were on long, head-height horizontal webs in sparse treed area on lower slopes of Mt Majura in late January.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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