Back : Next

Araneus albotriangulus (Keyserling, 1887) White-winged Araneus

Previously known as Araneus parvulus and before that Eriophora parvulus, this is a small spider, female body length 4mm, males about 2mm. It constructs a loose tangled web in shrubs, in this case Carissa ovata (Currant Bush) and often there is an unconcealed hairy/fluffy egg sac nearby. It is recognizable by the yellow wings on the upper front surface of the abdomen. Known from Queensland and NSW. The pose with the front four legs protecting the cephalothorax and the hind pairs tucked under and alongside the abdomen.

From above


Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

Juvenile


The adult female is about 4mm, this juvenile was about 2mm.

Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

Another juvenile, Oct 2009, Enoggera Creek


Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

From above


Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

Facing


Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

From above in alcohol


Araneus alb
Photo: Robert Whyte

Epigynum


Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

From above


Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

Epigynum


Araneus albotriangulus
Photo: Robert Whyte

 
Back : Next
View My Stats