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Tent Spider -

Cyrtophora moluccensis FAMILY ARANEIDAE

Photo by Christiane
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Tent Spider - Cyrtophora moluccensis

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Christiane
@ Ken.. Could you please have a look at this http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7276162 I would really like to know what this is, as it is feeding on a Mother-of-Millions (Bryophyllum delagoense).. A horrible weed here in Queensland!
kwalker
Hi Christiane, Been off travelling again - now finally back! The beautiful web you have photographed belongs to the Tent Spider - Cyrtophora moluccensis FAMILY ARANEIDAE Here is a link with lots of info for you as well as images of spider itself: http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_weavers/TentSpiders.htm Cheers -- Ken

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PublishedJune 6, 2011

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