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Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Brownlow Hill, NSW - 14 Jan 2025 by caitlinharnett

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Brownlow Hill, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by RandallG

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Carwoola, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove

Phonognatha graeffei

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Carwoola, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove

Austracantha minax

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2025 by sbittinger

Trichonephila edulis

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2025 by sbittinger

Austracantha minax

Trichonephila plumipes (Pacific golden orb weaver) at Bongaree, QLD - 13 Jan 2025 by lbradley

Trichonephila plumipes

Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Gilmore, ACT - 13 Jan 2025 by Melmo

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Manton, NSW - 9 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 6 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Gordon, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by GG

Phonognatha graeffei

Leucauge sp. (genus) (Silver Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Leucauge sp. (genus)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Pirom

Gea theridioides

Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Palerang, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Salsa fuliginata

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundary, NSW - 8 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston

Austracantha minax

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at South Durras, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by ajlandford

Phonognathidae (family)

Poecilopachys australasia (Two-spined spider) at South Durras, NSW - 5 Jan 2025 by ajlandford

Poecilopachys australasia

Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by MarkT

Deliochus sp. (genus)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by LeahColebrook

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by JohnGiacon

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by Mike

Argiope protensa

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Wee Jasper, NSW - 4 Jan 2025 by courtneyb

Plebs bradleyi

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at North Albury, NSW - 27 Nov 2024 by Darcy

Austracantha minax

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Araneidae (family)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Yass River, NSW - 3 Jan 2025 by SenexRugosus

Argiope protensa

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon

Austracantha minax

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon

Austracantha minax

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Goulburn, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston

Austracantha minax

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Farrer, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by gregbaines

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon

Austracantha minax

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Wodonga, VIC - 25 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon

Trichonephila edulis

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Plebs bradleyi

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Plebs bradleyi

Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Suffolk Park, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by KMcCue

Argiope keyserlingi

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 29 Dec 2024 by Montane

Plebs bradleyi

Trichonephila plumipes (Pacific golden orb weaver) at Nudgee Beach, QLD - 21 Dec 2024 by KMcCue

Trichonephila plumipes

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Braidwood, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by stellabellaxx

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 27 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus albotriangulus

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Canberra, ACT - 1 Dec 2024 by LisaH

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke

Austracantha minax

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at San Isidore, NSW - 26 Dec 2024 by RobParnell

Phonognathidae (family)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at North Lakes, QLD - 25 Dec 2024 by trevorpreston

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by KorinneM

Argiope keyserlingi

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 24 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke

Austracantha minax

Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 26 Nov 2024 by KorinneM

Salsa fuliginata

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Plebs bradleyi

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Plebs bradleyi

Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Salsa fuliginata

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Gea theridioides

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Austracantha minax

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Phonognatha graeffei

Larinia sp. (genus) (Larinia orb weaver) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM

Larinia sp. (genus)

Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Narrabundah, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by RobParnell

Hortophora transmarina

Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Vincentia, NSW - 19 Dec 2024 by Miranda

Araneidae (family)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Arachnura higginsi

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Batehaven, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at O'Malley, ACT - 19 Dec 2024 by Mike

Austracantha minax

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove

Araneus ginninderranus

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Tirrannaville, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by trevorpreston

Plebs bradleyi

Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton

Salsa fuliginata

Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton

Araneus hamiltoni

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by dexterurbane

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Brownlow Hill, NSW - 14 Jan 2025 by caitlinharnett
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Brownlow Hill, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by RandallG
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Carwoola, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Carwoola, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2025 by sbittinger
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2025 by sbittinger
Trichonephila plumipes (Pacific golden orb weaver) at Bongaree, QLD - 13 Jan 2025 by lbradley
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Gilmore, ACT - 13 Jan 2025 by Melmo
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Manton, NSW - 9 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 6 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Gordon, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by GG
Leucauge sp. (genus) (Silver Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 9 Jan 2025 by Pirom
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Palerang, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundary, NSW - 8 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at South Durras, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by ajlandford
Poecilopachys australasia (Two-spined spider) at South Durras, NSW - 5 Jan 2025 by ajlandford
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Jan 2025 by MarkT
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by LeahColebrook
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by JohnGiacon
Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by Mike
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Wee Jasper, NSW - 4 Jan 2025 by courtneyb
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at North Albury, NSW - 27 Nov 2024 by Darcy
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Yass River, NSW - 3 Jan 2025 by SenexRugosus
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by clarehoneydove
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Goulburn, NSW - 2 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Farrer, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by gregbaines
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Wodonga, VIC - 25 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Lade Vale, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Suffolk Park, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by KMcCue
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 29 Dec 2024 by Montane
Trichonephila plumipes (Pacific golden orb weaver) at Nudgee Beach, QLD - 21 Dec 2024 by KMcCue
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 29 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Braidwood, NSW - 28 Dec 2024 by stellabellaxx
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Bungendore, NSW - 27 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Canberra, ACT - 1 Dec 2024 by LisaH
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at San Isidore, NSW - 26 Dec 2024 by RobParnell
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at North Lakes, QLD - 25 Dec 2024 by trevorpreston
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by KorinneM
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 24 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Bungonia, NSW - 26 Nov 2024 by KorinneM
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Jingera, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Larinia sp. (genus) (Larinia orb weaver) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Narrabundah, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by RobParnell
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Vincentia, NSW - 19 Dec 2024 by Miranda
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Bungonia, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Batehaven, NSW - 21 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at O'Malley, ACT - 19 Dec 2024 by Mike
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Tirrannaville, NSW - 20 Dec 2024 by trevorpreston
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by dexterurbane
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