Orb-weaving spiders (several families)
Includes Araneidae, Nephilidae, Tetragnathidae.
References for these families:
Araneidae: http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1092
Tetragnathidae: http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1530
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Discussion
NateKingsford
wrote:
6 Apr 2025
Without seeing the actual spider, the best ID you can get is the family for these guys
Phonognathidae (family)
NateKingsford
wrote:
30 Mar 2025
Hey @JacquiOkapi, there doesn't seem to be an image attached to this sighting, could you please double check this :)
Trichonephila edulis
TwoRivers
wrote:
24 Mar 2025
I have been advised by a moderator on the Australian Spider Identification group that the above spider is Trichonephila edulis, Australian Golden Orbweaver
T. plumipes usually has much more orange on the legs , really unmistakabl
T. plumipes usually has much more orange on the legs , really unmistakabl
Trichonephila edulis
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