Anyone know what sort of spider this is?

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

This colourful spiky little spider has been in our garden bed for a couple of days. I've never seen one like this before, does anyone have know what sort it is?

It's about 6mm in diameter, and appears to stay in the middle of the web day and night.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Kunama]

I think is one of the Jewel or Spiny Spiders.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Kunama

I think is one of the Jewel or Spiny Spiders.

Thanks Matt!

I googled spiny orb weavers and sure enough that's what it is.
What a glorious variation of the same species!
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=sp...w=1366&bih=673

Well worth a look.

Cheers,

Justin.

[MortonH]

Even the biggest arachnophobe would have to say that is beautiful.

[LightningNZ (Cam)]

Originally Posted by MortonH

Even the biggest arachnophobe would have to say that is beautiful.

Just don't get a balloon anywhere near him

Nice pic

[OICURMT]

Austracantha minax


Happy Holidays!
OIC!

[bloodhound31]

In western Australia we used to call them Christmas spiders. They are an orb weaver also known as a Jewel Spider.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by LightningNZ

Just don't get a balloon anywhere near him

Nice pic

Thanks Cam!

Yep, glad they're only little fella's!

Originally Posted by OICURMT

Austracantha minax


Happy Holidays!
OIC!

Thanks for that!

Originally Posted by bloodhound31

In western Australia we used to call them Christmas spiders. They are an orb weaver also known as a Jewel Spider.

Thanks!

They are a beautiful little spider, seem to be Australia wide and quite numerous in some area's.

Cheers,

Justin.