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Slender Green Orb Weaver (Araneus talipedatus) Tiny to small spiders with varying abdominal patterns this one was about 9mm body length.<br />
Common in summer, This one was found at night on leaves of Corymbia maculata in a suburban street. Araneus talipedatus,Australia,Geotagged,Green Araneid spider,Slender Green Orb Weaver,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Slender Green Orb Weaver (Araneus talipedatus)

Tiny to small spiders with varying abdominal patterns this one was about 9mm body length.
Common in summer, This one was found at night on leaves of Corymbia maculata in a suburban street.

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  1. Beautiful! Rough indication of size? From the leaf vains it looks to be quite small, right? Posted 9 years ago
    1. Yes very small and delicate. This was with my very old pocket cam so the flash has flattened the colours. Posted 9 years ago
      1. So, since you know the species, should I create it? Or does this one require further investigation? Posted 9 years ago
        1. Oops.. missed it :) Posted 9 years ago
          1. I figured so, was my subtle way of reminding :) Posted 9 years ago

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Araneus talipedatus is a small and unusually green orb weaver found in most parts of Australia

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded May 30, 2016. Captured Oct 8, 2013 19:11 in 17 Alfred St, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO100
  • 11.19mm