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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 Parkes, ACT - Today by Mike

Trichonephila edulis

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Parkes, ACT - Today by Mike

Phonognathidae (family)

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Marrickville, NSW - Yesterday by MickOFlynn

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Laguna, NSW - Yesterday by AaronClausen

Phonognathidae (family)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Banks, ACT - Yesterday 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

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

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

Nephila plumipes

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

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

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

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV

Unidentified 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

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)

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

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) 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)

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

Unidentified 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

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)

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

Unidentified 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)

Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Canberra, ACT - 27 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Leucauge dromedaria

Araneus sp. (genus) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus

Araneus sp. (genus)

Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Narrabundah, ACT - 26 Feb 2025 by JodieR

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Majors Creek, NSW - 24 Feb 2025 by Csteele4

Arachnura higginsi

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by JimL

Trichonephila edulis

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by Jubeyjubes

Phonognathidae (family)

Deliochus sp. (genus) at Hawker, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Deliochus sp. (genus)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by TimL

Phonognathidae (family)

Phonognathidae (family) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Gea theridioides

Araneinae (subfamily) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Araneinae (subfamily)

Phonognatha graeffei at Cotter River, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by MB

Phonognatha graeffei

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Melba, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Trichonephila plumipes by pls047

Trichonephila plumipes

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Austracantha minax

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Trichonephila edulis

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Trichonephila edulis

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Whitlam, ACT - 20 Feb 2025 by CattleDog

Austracantha minax

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Campbell, ACT - 19 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 18 Feb 2025 by LisaH

Austracantha minax

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Yarralumla, ACT - 18 Feb 2025 by TimL

Austracantha minax

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Macquarie, ACT - 18 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Plebs eburnus at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Plebs eburnus

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Kenny, ACT - 17 Feb 2025 by sbittinger

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Holder, ACT - 17 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Phonognathidae (family)

Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Wilsons Valley, NSW - 17 Feb 2025 by Miranda

Araneidae (family)

Deliochus zelivira (Messy Leaf Curling Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Deliochus zelivira

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 15 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Phonognathidae (family)

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Trichonephila edulis

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Bungendore, NSW - 14 Feb 2025 by inquisitive

Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families)

Hortophora sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2025 by Choyster

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Nephila plumipes by MazzV

Nephila plumipes

Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cooma, NSW - 13 Feb 2025 by mahargiani

Backobourkia sp. (genus)

Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 12 Feb 2025 by RodDeb

Backobourkia sp. (genus)

Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Macarthur, ACT - 12 Feb 2025 by RodDeb

Phonognathidae (family)

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 12 Feb 2025 by RAllen

Plebs bradleyi

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Woolgarlo, NSW - 10 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Trichonephila edulis

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Parkes, ACT - Today by Mike
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Parkes, ACT - Today by Mike
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Marrickville, NSW - Yesterday by MickOFlynn
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Laguna, NSW - Yesterday by AaronClausen
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Banks, ACT - Yesterday 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
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Nephila plumipes at Orangeville, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by belleandjason
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by TwoRivers
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by TwoRivers
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) by MazzV
Unidentified 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
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
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Blaxlands Creek, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by VickiC
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) 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
Unidentified 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
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
Unidentified 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
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Canberra, ACT - 27 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Araneus sp. (genus) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Narrabundah, ACT - 26 Feb 2025 by JodieR
Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Majors Creek, NSW - 24 Feb 2025 by Csteele4
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by JimL
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by Jubeyjubes
Deliochus sp. (genus) at Hawker, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2025 by TimL
Phonognathidae (family) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Araneinae (subfamily) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Phonognatha graeffei at Cotter River, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by MB
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Melba, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus
Trichonephila plumipes by pls047
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Whitlam, ACT - 20 Feb 2025 by CattleDog
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Campbell, ACT - 19 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 18 Feb 2025 by LisaH
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Yarralumla, ACT - 18 Feb 2025 by TimL
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Macquarie, ACT - 18 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Plebs eburnus at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Kenny, ACT - 17 Feb 2025 by sbittinger
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Holder, ACT - 17 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Wilsons Valley, NSW - 17 Feb 2025 by Miranda
Deliochus zelivira (Messy Leaf Curling Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 15 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2025 by Hejor1
Unidentified Orb-weaving spider (several families) at Bungendore, NSW - 14 Feb 2025 by inquisitive
Hortophora sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2025 by Choyster
Nephila plumipes by MazzV
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cooma, NSW - 13 Feb 2025 by mahargiani
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 12 Feb 2025 by RodDeb
Phonognathidae (family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Macarthur, ACT - 12 Feb 2025 by RodDeb
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 12 Feb 2025 by RAllen
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Woolgarlo, NSW - 10 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

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