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Gasteracantha quadrispinosa (Four-spined Spiny Orbweaver) ? A bit grainy Australia,Gasteracantha quadrispinosa,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Gasteracantha quadrispinosa (Four-spined Spiny Orbweaver) ?

A bit grainy

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"Gasteracantha quadrispinosa", the four-spined jewel spider, is a brightly coloured species of spider in the spiny orb-weaver genus "Gasteracantha". It occurs in wet forests of Queensland, Australia, and New Guinea, where it builds vertical orb webs approximately 1.5 m across and hangs in the centre of the web to wait for prey.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2025. Captured Dec 31, 2024 16:13 in 578 Mossman Daintree Rd, Miallo QLD 4873, Australia.
  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • f/14.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO25600
  • 105mm