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Orb-weaving spiders (several families)

Orb-weaving spider (several families) sightings

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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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Orb-weaving spiders (several families)

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Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Crowther, NSW - 13 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Crowther, NSW - 13 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Trichonephila edulis

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Suggan Buggan, VIC - 13 Apr 2025 by Mulch

Austracantha minax

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Crowther, NSW - 11 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Austracantha minax

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Evatt, ACT - 11 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Trichonephila edulis

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Coffs Harbour, NSW - 11 Apr 2025 by LyndalT

Phonognathidae (family)

Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2025 by Hejor1

Araneus talipedatus

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Lyneham, ACT - 6 Apr 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Fadden, ACT - 5 Apr 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Phonognathidae (family)

Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) by LisaH

Leucauge dromedaria

Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Wallaroo, NSW - 5 Apr 2025 by Anna123

Argiope trifasciata

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Watson, ACT - 4 Apr 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Phonognathidae (family)

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Theodore, ACT - 3 Apr 2025 by Cardy

Phonognatha graeffei

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Belmont, WA - 3 Apr 2025 by KMcCue

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Lake George, NSW - 2 Apr 2025 by jb2602

Trichonephila edulis

Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2025 by RobertD

Leucauge dromedaria

Backobourkia heroine at Gilmore, ACT - 1 Apr 2025 by Melmo

Backobourkia heroine

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Latham, ACT - 1 Apr 2025 by Caric

Trichonephila edulis

Eriophora biapicata at Weetangera, ACT - 31 Mar 2025 by Phil87

Eriophora biapicata

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Mar 2025 by amiessmacro

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Indigo Valley, VIC - 30 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Novakiella trituberculosa (Common Novakiella) at Curtin, ACT - 30 Mar 2025 by Rjj

Novakiella trituberculosa

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 30 Mar 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Phonognathidae (family)

Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Parkes, ACT - 27 Mar 2025 by Pirom

Celaenia excavata

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 26 Mar 2025 by Bidge

Trichonephila edulis

Phonognathidae (family) at Braddon, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Phonognathidae (family)

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Lower Portland, NSW - 25 Mar 2025 by BlundellsSwamp

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Hortophora biapicata at Hall, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by Anna123

Hortophora biapicata

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Wantagong, NSW - 23 Mar 2025 by jware

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by CathB

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Parkes, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by Mike

Trichonephila edulis

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Parkes, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by Mike

Phonognathidae (family)

Menneus sp. at Bulli, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Menneus sp.

Menneus sp. at Bulli, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Menneus sp.

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Marrickville, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by MickOFlynn

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Laguna, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by AaronClausen

Phonognathidae (family)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Banks, ACT - 22 Mar 2025 by MattS

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Gowrie, ACT - 21 Mar 2025 by joymaree2002@yahoo.com.au

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Goulburn, NSW - 20 Mar 2025 by trevorpreston

Trichonephila edulis

Araneus hamiltoni at Quialigo, NSW - 19 Mar 2025 by clarehoneydove

Araneus hamiltoni

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Nephila plumipes at Orangeville, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by belleandjason

Nephila plumipes

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by TwoRivers

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by TwoRivers

Trichonephila edulis

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Celaenia excavata

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Dry Plain, NSW - 16 Mar 2025 by AndyRoo

Argiope trifasciata

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2025 by SandraH

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Koorawatha, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by KooragindiJohn

Trichonephila edulis

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Blaxlands Creek, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by VickiC

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Argiope sp. (genus) at Port Douglas, QLD - 14 Mar 2025 by LPW

Argiope sp. (genus)

Argiope keyserlingi at Bargo, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by Snows

Argiope keyserlingi

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Kenny, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by RAllen

Plebs bradleyi

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by RodDeb

Phonognathidae (family)

Araneus sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by Harrisi

Araneus sp. (genus)

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Blaxlands Creek, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by VickiC

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by HelenCross

Phonognatha graeffei

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Duffy, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by Dibble

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by Harrisi

Trichonephila edulis

Nephila sp. (genus) at Woodburn, NSW - 10 Mar 2025 by Clarel

Nephila sp. (genus)

Nephila sp. (genus) at Jamberoo, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by plants

Nephila sp. (genus)

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Vincentia, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Miranda

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Vincentia, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Miranda

Trichonephila edulis

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by LouiseSproule

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Araneus eburnus at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Araneus eburnus

Phonognathidae (family) at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Araneus ginninderranus

Salsa fuliginata at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Salsa fuliginata

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Greenway, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by GG

Trichonephila edulis

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Braddon, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Symonston, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Trichonephila edulis

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Giralang, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by mcosgrove

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Araneidae (family) by pls047

Araneidae (family)

Nephila sp. (genus) at Watsons Bay, NSW - 6 Mar 2025 by Choyster

Nephila sp. (genus)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Pascoe Vale South, VIC - 4 Mar 2025 by KylieMaxx

Trichonephila edulis

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Austracantha minax

Phonognatha graeffei at Reid, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by Pirom

Phonognatha graeffei

Leucauge dromedaria at Braemar, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by Curiosity

Leucauge dromedaria

Backobourkia brounii at Bundanoon, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by Aussiegall

Backobourkia brounii

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by CathB

Austracantha minax

Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by NateKingsford

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by NateKingsford

Trichonephila edulis

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by NateKingsford

Phonognathidae (family)

Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Gungahlin, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Araneus ginninderranus

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gungahlin, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Austracantha minax

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Gungahlin, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Touga, NSW - 28 Feb 2025 by Csteele4

Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT

Nephila sp. (genus)

Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT

Nephila sp. (genus)

Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT

Nephila sp. (genus)

Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT

Nephila sp. (genus)

Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT

Nephila sp. (genus)

Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Araneidae (family)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Monash, ACT - 28 Feb 2025 by debhart

Phonognathidae (family)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Crowther, NSW - 13 Apr 2025 by Frecko
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Crowther, NSW - 13 Apr 2025 by Frecko
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Suggan Buggan, VIC - 13 Apr 2025 by Mulch
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Crowther, NSW - 11 Apr 2025 by Frecko
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Evatt, ACT - 11 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Coffs Harbour, NSW - 11 Apr 2025 by LyndalT
Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2025 by Hejor1
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Lyneham, ACT - 6 Apr 2025 by Hejor1
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Fadden, ACT - 5 Apr 2025 by DavidDedenczuk
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) by LisaH
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Wallaroo, NSW - 5 Apr 2025 by Anna123
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Watson, ACT - 4 Apr 2025 by DavidDedenczuk
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Theodore, ACT - 3 Apr 2025 by Cardy
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Belmont, WA - 3 Apr 2025 by KMcCue
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Lake George, NSW - 2 Apr 2025 by jb2602
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2025 by RobertD
Backobourkia heroine at Gilmore, ACT - 1 Apr 2025 by Melmo
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2025 by DavidDedenczuk
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Latham, ACT - 1 Apr 2025 by Caric
Eriophora biapicata at Weetangera, ACT - 31 Mar 2025 by Phil87
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Mar 2025 by amiessmacro
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Indigo Valley, VIC - 30 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel
Novakiella trituberculosa (Common Novakiella) at Curtin, ACT - 30 Mar 2025 by Rjj
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 30 Mar 2025 by DavidDedenczuk
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Parkes, ACT - 27 Mar 2025 by Pirom
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 26 Mar 2025 by Bidge
Phonognathidae (family) at Braddon, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Lower Portland, NSW - 25 Mar 2025 by BlundellsSwamp
Hortophora biapicata at Hall, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by Anna123
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Wantagong, NSW - 23 Mar 2025 by jware
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by CathB
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Parkes, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by Mike
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Parkes, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by Mike
Menneus sp. at Bulli, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by jb2602
Menneus sp. at Bulli, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by jb2602
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Marrickville, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by MickOFlynn
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Laguna, NSW - 22 Mar 2025 by AaronClausen
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Banks, ACT - 22 Mar 2025 by MattS
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Gowrie, ACT - 21 Mar 2025 by joymaree2002@yahoo.com.au
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Goulburn, NSW - 20 Mar 2025 by trevorpreston
Araneus hamiltoni at Quialigo, NSW - 19 Mar 2025 by clarehoneydove
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Nephila plumipes at Orangeville, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by belleandjason
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by TwoRivers
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by TwoRivers
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Dry Plain, NSW - 16 Mar 2025 by AndyRoo
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2025 by SandraH
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Koorawatha, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by KooragindiJohn
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Blaxlands Creek, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by VickiC
Argiope sp. (genus) at Port Douglas, QLD - 14 Mar 2025 by LPW
Argiope keyserlingi at Bargo, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by Snows
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Kenny, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by RAllen
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by RodDeb
Araneus sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by Harrisi
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Blaxlands Creek, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by VickiC
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by HelenCross
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Duffy, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by Dibble
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by Harrisi
Nephila sp. (genus) at Woodburn, NSW - 10 Mar 2025 by Clarel
Nephila sp. (genus) at Jamberoo, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by plants
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Vincentia, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Miranda
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Vincentia, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Miranda
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by LouiseSproule
Araneus eburnus at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Phonognathidae (family) at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Salsa fuliginata at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Greenway, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by GG
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Braddon, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Symonston, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by DavidDedenczuk
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Giralang, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by mcosgrove
Araneidae (family) by pls047
Nephila sp. (genus) at Watsons Bay, NSW - 6 Mar 2025 by Choyster
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Pascoe Vale South, VIC - 4 Mar 2025 by KylieMaxx
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton
Phonognatha graeffei at Reid, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by Pirom
Leucauge dromedaria at Braemar, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by Curiosity
Backobourkia brounii at Bundanoon, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by Aussiegall
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by CathB
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by NateKingsford
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by NateKingsford
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by NateKingsford
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Gungahlin, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gungahlin, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Gungahlin, ACT - 1 Mar 2025 by Hejor1
Unverified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Touga, NSW - 28 Feb 2025 by Csteele4
Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT
Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT
Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT
Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT
Nephila sp. (genus) by MarkT
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Monash, ACT - 28 Feb 2025 by debhart

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