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Orb-weaver (female)

Neoscona theisi

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Well camouflaged spider, body length 8mm. The white segments on its abdomen drew my attention to it.

Habitat:

It had built its home on a small dead herb 30cms tall. James Cook University, Cairns

Notes:

Thank you to Robert Whyte for the ID of this orb-weaver.

Reference Links:

The Find-a-spider Guide - Neoscona species

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