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Salsa fuliginata

Sooty Orb-weaver at Aranda, ACT

Salsa fuliginata at Aranda, ACT - 28 Sep 2022
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Identification history

Salsa fuliginata 5 Nov 2022 EmmaCollins
Backobourkia sp. (genus) 4 Oct 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Sep 2022 KMcCue

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Tiny spider on the edge of the acacia leaf

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KMcCue wrote:
   4 Oct 2022
Thanks Michael
It certainly looks like one but it was so tiny and I have never seen an adult Backobourkia sp. in the Jalanga Recreation Park. I must look more diligently.
EmmaCollins wrote:
   5 Nov 2022
I would say this one is Cyclosa fuliginata (which is actually now Salsa fuliginata (still struggling to get used to that change!!) so we'll need to update it.

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Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Aranda, ACT - 24 May 2020 by KMcCue
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Aranda, ACT - 22 May 2020 by KMcCue
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Aranda, ACT - 22 May 2020 by KMcCue
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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Aranda, ACT - 5 May 2020 by KMcCue
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 3 May 2020 by KMcCue
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Aranda, ACT - 3 May 2020 by KMcCue
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by KMcCue
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
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Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2019 by KMcCue
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Idaea costaria (White-edged Wave) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by KMcCue
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by KMcCue
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Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Oct 2019 by KMcCue
Phelotis cognata (Long-fringed Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Oct 2019 by KMcCue
Nola vernalis (Dagger Tuft Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by KMcCue
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by KMcCue
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Mar 2019 by KMcCue
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by KMcCue
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by KMcCue
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Dec 2018 by KMcCue
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Dec 2018 by KMcCue
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by KMcCue
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by KMcCue
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by KMcCue
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by KMcCue
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by KMcCue
Catocheilus sp. (genus) (Smooth flower wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by KMcCue
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Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Aug 2018 by KMcCue
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Aug 2018 by KMcCue
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Aug 2018 by KMcCue
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by KMcCue
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by KMcCue
Lophopepla undescribed species (A concealer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Apr 2018 by KMcCue
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Apr 2018 by KMcCue
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by KMcCue
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by KMcCue
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by KMcCue
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2018 by KMcCue
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Jan 2018 by KMcCue
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2017 by KMcCue
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2017 by KMcCue
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Feb 2017 by KMcCue
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Jan 2017 by KMcCue
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Dec 2016 by KMcCue
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Dec 2016 by KMcCue
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Nov 2016 by KMcCue
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Nov 2016 by KMcCue
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Oct 2016 by KMcCue
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Oct 2016 by KMcCue
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Oct 2016 by KMcCue
Rutilia (Ameniamima) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle fly) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Jan 2015 by KMcCue
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Dec 2014 by KMcCue
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Dec 2014 by KMcCue
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2014 by KMcCue
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Jan 2014 by KMcCue
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Aranda, ACT - 5 May 2013 by KMcCue
Gryllacrididae sp. (family) (Wood, Raspy or Leaf Rolling Cricket) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Dec 2012 by KMcCue
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Nov 2012 by KMcCue
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2012 by KMcCue
Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Mar 2012 by KMcCue
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Mar 2012 by KMcCue
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Jan 2012 by KMcCue
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Dec 2011 by KMcCue
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Mar 2011 by KMcCue
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Feb 2011 by KMcCue
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Feb 2011 by KMcCue
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Jan 2011 by KMcCue
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Dec 2010 by KMcCue
Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Mar 2010 by KMcCue
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Mar 2009 by KMcCue
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Feb 2009 by KMcCue

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Sep 2022 04:12 PM Recorded on
  • KMcCue Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Salsa fuliginata Scientific name
  • Sooty Orb-weaver Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1581m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Cyclosa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver)

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