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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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Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Greenleigh, NSW - 17 Dec 2021 by LyndalT
Tipulidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Greenleigh, NSW - 17 Dec 2021 by LyndalT
Mituliodon tarantulinus (Prowling Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Lolium sp. (Ryegrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Vulpia sp. (A Squirreltail Fescue) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Bromus diandrus (Great Brome) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 1 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Senecio sp. (A Fireweed) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Greenleigh, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Greenleigh, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 27 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 26 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Greenleigh, NSW - 26 Aug 2021 by LyndalT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Aug 2021 by LyndalT
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Greenleigh, NSW - 2 Jul 2021 by LyndalT
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Jun 2021 by LyndalT
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 May 2021 by LyndalT
Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 May 2021 by LyndalT
Cryptachaea gigantipes (White porch spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Apr 2021 by LyndalT
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Mar 2021 by LyndalT
Lychas marmoreus (Little Marbled Scorpion) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by LyndalT
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by LyndalT
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Euchiton sp. (A Cudweed) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Opodiphthera sp. (genus) (A gum moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 21 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Capusa senilis (Black-banded Wedge-moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Greenleigh, NSW - 9 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Poa pratensis (Kentucky Bluegrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Argiope sp. (genus) (A St. Andrew's cross spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Oct 2020 by LyndalT
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by LyndalT
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Greenleigh, NSW - 13 Sep 2020 by Hejor1
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Gnaphosidae or Trochanteriidae (families) (Flat spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jul 2020 by LyndalT
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jun 2020 by LyndalT
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 May 2020 by LyndalT
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 May 2020 by LyndalT
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 9 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Feb 2020 by LyndalT
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Feb 2020 by LyndalT
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Jan 2020 by LyndalT
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Jan 2020 by LyndalT
Pterohelaeus planus (Pie dish beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 31 Dec 2019 by LyndalT
Hepialidae (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Dec 2019 by LyndalT
Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Greenleigh, NSW - 1 Nov 2019 by LyndalT
Anthela (genus) adult (Australian Hairy Bears) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Aug 2019 by LyndalT
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Jun 2019 by LyndalT
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Apr 2019 by LyndalT
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Gryllacrididae sp. (family) (Wood, Raspy or Leaf Rolling Cricket) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Meroglossa itamuca (A Masked Bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Meroglossa itamuca (A Masked Bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by LyndalT
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 Dec 2018 by LyndalT
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Oct 2018 by LyndalT
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Aug 2018 by LyndalT
Goodenia hederacea (Ivy Goodenia) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Mar 2018 by LyndalT
Nyctophilus sp. (genus) (A long-eared bat) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 May 2014 by LyndalT

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  • 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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