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Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 6 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Bungendore, NSW - 27 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Gordon, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by GG

Phonognatha graeffei

Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Backobourkia sp. (genus)

Leucauge sp. (genus) (Silver Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Leucauge sp. (genus)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Bungendore, NSW - 9 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Bungendore, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Bungendore, NSW - 26 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Araneidae (family) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Araneidae (family)

Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Pirom

Gea theridioides

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Palerang, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundary, NSW - 8 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston

Austracantha minax

Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by MarkT

Deliochus sp. (genus)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by LeahColebrook

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by JohnGiacon

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by Mike

Argiope protensa

Socca pustulosa at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JohnGiacon

Socca pustulosa

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Wee Jasper, NSW - 4 Jan 2025 by courtneyb

Plebs bradleyi

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Araneidae (family)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Salsa fuliginata at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Salsa fuliginata

Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Yass River, NSW - 3 Jan 2025 by SenexRugosus

Argiope protensa

Trichonephila edulis at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by CathB

Trichonephila edulis

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Goulburn, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston

Austracantha minax

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Farrer, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by gregbaines

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Plebs bradleyi at Yass River, NSW - 30 Dec 2024 by SenexRugosus

Plebs bradleyi

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Plebs bradleyi

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Plebs bradleyi

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Mount Fairy, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 29 Dec 2024 by Montane

Plebs bradleyi

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Chakola, NSW - 7 Nov 2015 by AlisonMilton

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Araneus sp. (genus) at Mount Fairy, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Melba, ACT - 27 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Araneus sp. (genus) at Forbes Creek, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus sp. (genus)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Braidwood, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by stellabellaxx

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 27 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus albotriangulus

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Canberra, ACT - 1 Dec 2024 by LisaH

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke

Austracantha minax

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Monga, NSW - 27 Nov 2024 by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by KorinneM

Argiope keyserlingi

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 24 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke

Austracantha minax

Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 26 Nov 2024 by KorinneM

Salsa fuliginata

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Plebs bradleyi

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Plebs bradleyi

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Backobourkia heroine at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Backobourkia heroine

Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Salsa fuliginata

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Gea theridioides

Deliochus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Deliochus sp. (genus)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Austracantha minax

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Phonognatha graeffei

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 19 Dec 2024 by Jennybach

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Narrabundah, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by RobParnell

Hortophora transmarina

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Arachnura higginsi

Araneus hamiltoni at Bungonia, NSW - 19 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Araneus hamiltoni

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at O'Malley, ACT - 19 Dec 2024 by Mike

Austracantha minax

Araneus hamiltoni at Bungendore, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus hamiltoni

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Bungendore, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus ginninderranus

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Tirrannaville, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by trevorpreston

Plebs bradleyi

Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton

Salsa fuliginata

Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton

Araneus hamiltoni

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by dexterurbane

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Plebs bradleyi

Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Yaouk, NSW - 15 Feb 2022 by Janet

Araneinae (subfamily)

Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Yass River, NSW - 17 Dec 2024 by SenexRugosus

Argiope keyserlingi

Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Bowning, NSW - 15 Dec 2024 by Maren

Backobourkia sp. (genus)

Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by arjay

Araneinae (subfamily)

Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by arjay

Hortophora transmarina

Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Gungahlin, ACT - 11 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Deliochus sp. (genus)

Socca pustulosa at Mulloon, NSW - 16 Nov 2024 by glbn1

Socca pustulosa

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Parkes, ACT - 7 Dec 2024 by TimL

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Argiope sp. (genus) (A St. Andrew's cross spider) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Argiope sp. (genus)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Gungahlin, ACT - 11 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Phonognathidae (family)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 12 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Bungendore, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Argiope protensa

Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Russell, ACT - 12 Dec 2024 by Hejor1

Socca pustulosa

Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Russell, ACT - 13 Dec 2024 by Hejor1

Socca pustulosa

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Melba, ACT - 10 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Conder, ACT - 18 Mar 2024 by MichaelBedingfield

Phonognatha graeffei

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Conder, ACT - 14 Mar 2024 by MichaelBedingfield

Phonognatha graeffei

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 6 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Bungendore, NSW - 27 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Gordon, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by GG
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Leucauge sp. (genus) (Silver Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Bungendore, NSW - 9 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Bungendore, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Bungendore, NSW - 26 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Araneidae (family) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Pirom
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Palerang, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundary, NSW - 8 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by MarkT
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by LeahColebrook
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by JohnGiacon
Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by Mike
Socca pustulosa at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JohnGiacon
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Wee Jasper, NSW - 4 Jan 2025 by courtneyb
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Salsa fuliginata at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Yass River, NSW - 3 Jan 2025 by SenexRugosus
Trichonephila edulis at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by CathB
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Goulburn, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Farrer, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by gregbaines
Plebs bradleyi at Yass River, NSW - 30 Dec 2024 by SenexRugosus
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Mount Fairy, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 29 Dec 2024 by Montane
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Chakola, NSW - 7 Nov 2015 by AlisonMilton
Araneus sp. (genus) at Mount Fairy, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Melba, ACT - 27 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Araneus sp. (genus) at Forbes Creek, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Braidwood, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by stellabellaxx
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 27 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Canberra, ACT - 1 Dec 2024 by LisaH
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Monga, NSW - 27 Nov 2024 by clarehoneydove
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by KorinneM
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 24 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 26 Nov 2024 by KorinneM
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Backobourkia heroine at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Deliochus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 19 Dec 2024 by Jennybach
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Narrabundah, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by RobParnell
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Araneus hamiltoni at Bungonia, NSW - 19 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at O'Malley, ACT - 19 Dec 2024 by Mike
Araneus hamiltoni at Bungendore, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Bungendore, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Tirrannaville, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by trevorpreston
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by dexterurbane
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Yaouk, NSW - 15 Feb 2022 by Janet
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Yass River, NSW - 17 Dec 2024 by SenexRugosus
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Bowning, NSW - 15 Dec 2024 by Maren
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by arjay
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by arjay
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Gungahlin, ACT - 11 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa at Mulloon, NSW - 16 Nov 2024 by glbn1
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Parkes, ACT - 7 Dec 2024 by TimL
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Argiope sp. (genus) (A St. Andrew's cross spider) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Gungahlin, ACT - 11 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 12 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Bungendore, NSW - 14 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Russell, ACT - 12 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Russell, ACT - 13 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Melba, ACT - 10 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Conder, ACT - 18 Mar 2024 by MichaelBedingfield
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Conder, ACT - 14 Mar 2024 by MichaelBedingfield
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