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Spiny Orb-weaver (Austracantha minax) -female Ventral view of the spider in previous spotting. Interesting structures and patterns !<br /> Must get a shot of a male of this species the next time. Austracantha minax,Australia,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Spiny Orb-weaver (Austracantha minax) -female

Ventral view of the spider in previous spotting. Interesting structures and patterns !
Must get a shot of a male of this species the next time.

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The Christmas Jewel Spider

"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.

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

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Uploaded Jan 23, 2017. Captured Jan 21, 2017 14:01 in Army Track, Lysterfield South VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/3.7
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO160
  • 10.99mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.