FACT FILE - 091
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Family
Araneidae |
Species
Austracantha minax
(Thorell, 1859)
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Body Length
Female: 7mm
Male: 4mm |
Habitat
Builds a small circular web in shrubs. May also be found in groups with adjoining webs. the spider does not destroy its web in daylight and may be found on the web during the day. |
Toxicity
Only mildly painful, temporary local irritation. |
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Ventral view
Rear view
Photo: ©Daniel Smedley
Melanic or black variant.
Photo: ©Dave Lees
Male.
Male. Rear view.
Male. Facing view.
Male. Image produced with image stacking technique.
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