Trichonephila edulis

Golden orb weaver at Majura, ACT

Trichonephila edulis at Majura, ACT - 3 Apr 2021
Trichonephila edulis at Majura, ACT - 3 Apr 2021
Trichonephila edulis at Majura, ACT - 3 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Trichonephila edulis 6 Apr 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 6 Apr 2021 MAX

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Relatively large Orb weaving Spider, with Distinctive Long legs, Banded orange, white, black Colour markings on legs. Large Web around 1m diameter, associated plants are Silver wattle, Eucalyptus blakelyi, Cassinia. Location, Along Horse Trail Track.

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   6 Apr 2021
Gets its name from the its web which has a golden colouration. The silk of orb weavers is strong and capable of catching small birds
MAX wrote:
   6 Apr 2021
Thanks a Lot Micheal. Much appreciated. Your info re the Silk strength is Amazing.... Hopefully any small wren or whatever could struggle free 🤔

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Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Majura, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Majura, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by abread111
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by abread111
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Majura, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JaneR
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Majura, ACT - 14 Oct 2018 by simonstratford
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Majura, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by AaronClausen
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  • 3 Apr 2021 05:40 PM Recorded on
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