Ordgarius magnificus

1 Magnificent Spider at QPRC LGA

Ordgarius magnificus at QPRC LGA - 31 Jan 2024
Ordgarius magnificus at QPRC LGA - 31 Jan 2024
Ordgarius magnificus at QPRC LGA - 31 Jan 2024
Ordgarius magnificus at QPRC LGA - 31 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Ordgarius magnificus 1 Feb 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Ordgarius magnificus 1 Feb 2024 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 1 Feb 2024 LyndalT

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User's notes

These have appeared hanging about 3m up in our Grevillea robusta. There are large, greater than 10cm long, and 2-3cm wide at widest point

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HelenCross wrote:
   20 Feb 2024
Fantastic - pity they're so high up to spot the spider!

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Nearby sightings

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Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at QPRC LGA - 24 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at QPRC LGA - 22 Dec 2023 by LyndalT
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at QPRC LGA - 19 Dec 2023 by LyndalT
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at QPRC LGA - 4 Dec 2023 by LyndalT
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at QPRC LGA - 25 Nov 2023 by LyndalT
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at QPRC LGA - 25 Nov 2023 by LyndalT
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at QPRC LGA - 25 Nov 2023 by LyndalT
Opisthoncus serratofasciatus (Chevronned jumper) at QPRC LGA - 19 Nov 2023 by LyndalT
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Oct 2023 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Sep 2023 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Sep 2023 by LyndalT
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Mallada sp. (genus) (Green lacewing) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Aug 2023 by Hejor1
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Aug 2023 by LyndalT
Trametes (old Pycnoporus sp.) (Scarlet Bracket) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Aug 2023 by LyndalT
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Jul 2023 by LyndalT
Monomachus antipodalis (A parasitic wasp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jun 2023 by Hejor1
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Greenleigh, NSW - 9 Jun 2023 by LyndalT
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 May 2023 by LyndalT
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Apr 2023 by LyndalT
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Apr 2023 by Hejor1
Cardiaspina sp. (genus) (Lace or Basket lerp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Apr 2023 by Hejor1
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Apr 2023 by Hejor1
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Apr 2023 by Hejor1
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Apr 2023 by Hejor1
Icerya sp. (genus) (Cottony cushion scale) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Apr 2023 by Hejor1
Holconia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Holconia huntsman) at Greenleigh, NSW - 26 Mar 2023 by LyndalT
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 26 Mar 2023 by LyndalT
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Mar 2023 by LyndalT
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at QPRC LGA - 12 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Sericesthis sp. (genus) (A cockchafer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Ctenolepisma longicaudatum (Silverfish) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Mar 2023 by LyndalT
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Mar 2023 by LyndalT
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Mar 2023 by LyndalT
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Feb 2023 by LyndalT
Spodoptera litura (Cluster Caterpillar, Tobacco Cutworm) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Feb 2023 by LyndalT
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by LyndalT
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Bandidus canifrons (An Antlion Lacewing) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Trigonocyttara clandestina (Less-stick Case Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Aporocera (Aporocera) viridipennis (A leaf beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Monteithiella humeralis (Pittosporum shield bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Glenoleon pulchellus (Antlion lacewing) at Greenleigh, NSW - 27 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus (Black-thighed jumper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 13 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Greenleigh, NSW - 13 Dec 2022 by LyndalT
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Oct 2022 by LyndalT

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 31 Jan 2024 09:36 AM Recorded on
  • LyndalT Recorded by

Additional information

  • Grevillea robusta Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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