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Jewel spider

Austracantha minax

Photo by RachaelB
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Their abdomen has bright yellow and white patterns on black back ground. There are six spines on their back.
Jewel Spiders build vertical orb web about one to two meters about ground.

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Jewel Spider - Austracantha minax

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PublishedAugust 31, 2013

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