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Austracantha minax

2 Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Acton, ACT

Austracantha minax at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2018
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Austracantha minax 2 Feb 2018 KimPullen
Austracantha minax 1 Feb 2018 Ali

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Located under powerlines in shrubby vegetation (Daviesia mimosoides, Acacia buxifolia, Lomandra spp., Rytidosperma spp.) on Black Mountain, ACT. Web was attached to two D. mimosoides plants and spider was located in the middle, moving up and down the thread when disturbed. Black body with white markings on dorsal surface (did not observe ventral surface). Two black spines on the left and right hand sides. Two larger spines at the caudal end of the body. Orange legs.

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KimPullen wrote:
   3 Feb 2018
Nice shot!

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 24 Jan 2018 12:00 AM Recorded on
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