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"Austracantha" is a genus of spider with a single species, "Austracantha minax". It is a member of the family Araneidae and is endemic to Australia. They are relatively small spiders, reaching a maximum total body length of only around 12 mm for females, and 5 mm for males. Their abdomen has six distinctive projections that makes them easy to identify.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Craig Franke
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By Craig Franke

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Uploaded Apr 29, 2016. Captured Dec 27, 2015 07:10.
  • NIKON D7200
  • f/36.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm