Dad was watering the daisies and saw this amazing spider. Naturally he took a photo to show me and now we are sharing it with you. (Click for more details)Does anyone have an idea as to the type of spider this is?
Update: The Australian Museum thinks the spider may be this one.
I suspect your spider might be either Eriophora (formerly Araneus) praesignis or a close relative. It is harmless and builds a small orb web amongst lush foliage. It is not thought to be particularly common. We could be more positive of the identification however if you can supply a specimen.Here is a link. You will note that the colour is different but the species seem to be quite variable.The Search and Discover facility of the Australian Museum is a very useful service provided by the Australian Museum. Thanks for the help!
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I don't know what type it is, but, I found a possible resource that may help you.
http://www.amonline.net.au/sand/enquiries/making.htm
That's a great link patternuts. We have lodged an enquiry and we'll see what they discover.
Thanks.
I look forward to finding out what it is! It reminds me of the mystery bird I had in my yard for several days. I had to know what it was.
Who knows, it may be a new species discovered! :)
Orb weaver?
God bless,
Adele
I think you may be right! I looked up this: Australian Garden Orb Weaver Spider.
Ugh~
David, I'm pretty sure this is your spider: http://www.usq.edu.au/spider/find/spiders/610.htm
Greetings to you from Blairsville and Happy Easter!
Thanks Bill - I'm sure it is.
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