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Wattle flower orb spider
Araneus rhombocephalus
-37.8946, 145.302
Field Notes
Description:
A small orb spider; about 12mm long abdomen; bright yellow pattern made it well camouflaged in the flowers of the acacia.
Habitat:
On an acacia at a local sports park surrounded by planted endemics.
Notes:
Araneus lutulentus <br> http://www.padil.gov.au/barrow-island/pest/main/137137/11819 <br>
This little spider was so reliant upon it's disguise it refused to move at all when scared by my camera presence. Instead it just kept very still - like a flower. What will it do when the flowers have faded and collapsed? Yet to search for species.... Eriophora or Araneus..... http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_orbweavers/OrangeOrbWeaver.htm
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 27, 2013
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