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Austracantha minax (Thorell, 1859) Australian Jewel Spider

This species occurs throughout most of Australia in shrubby woodlands. It is Recorded from all states and territories, in coastal an inland areass. It builds a circular web between shrubs, sometimes this is reduced to a few supporting strands. Black spines around the abdomen and distinctive yellow, white and black markings make this spider easy to identify. Bite mildly painful, temporary local reaction. ♀ 8mm ♂ 5mm.

From above


Austracantha minax
Photo: Robert Whyte

From behind


Austracantha minax
Photo: Robert Whyte

Face on


Austracantha minax
Photo: Robert Whyte

Side on


Austracantha minax
Photo: Robert Whyte

Face on, from above


Austracantha minax
Photo: Robert Whyte

From above


Austracantha minax
Photo: Robert Whyte

Face on, oblique


Austracantha minax
Photo: Robert Whyte

Melanic or black variant, McCartins Track, North Foster, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.


Austracantha minax
Photo: Michael J Barritt

Female adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens from above, facing


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens from above


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens from below, side


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens from above


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens from below


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens oblique


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012

Male adult Myall Park Botanic Gardens from above


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male palp Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012


Austracantha minax Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan, Western Downs, Queensland 21 -22 Jan 2012
Photo: Robert Whyte

 

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