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Austracantha minax

Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Flynn, ACT

Austracantha minax at Flynn, ACT - 5 Apr 2019
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Austracantha minax 5 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Unidentified 5 Apr 2019 Naffy

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Spider on lemon tree. White dot on head, yellow dots on back and spikes pointing backwards (armour). Big body, very fine legs. Seems to be attached to one thread of silk. Moves slowly. Photo taken from it's rear. Any ideas?

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KimPullen wrote:
   6 Apr 2019
Thanks for the sighting, Naffy. It's a female Christmas spider - yours is a bit later than usual.

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