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Orb weaver spider

Eriophora sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

An ornately patterned orb weaver spider about 14mm long head to tail.

Habitat:

Hiding in eucalyptus leaf axil in a local nature reserve.

Notes:

Still searching for species. The whole family is a mess. <br> family: ARANEIDAE <br> Quite variable in colour and abdominal pattern <br> http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:17…

Reference Links:

Australian garden orb weaver spider, Garden Orb Weaver Spider (Eriophora transmarina)

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PublishedOctober 16, 2014

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