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Araneus dimidiatus is a species of orb-weaving spider found in Eastern Australia. It was described in 1871 by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch.
A common spider in coastal bushland. It hides in a curled leaf with the tips of its legs showing, similar to Phonognatha graeffei.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Nov 26, 2017. Captured in 46 Boolungal Way, Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia.