Previously known as Araneus parvulus and before that Eriophora parvulus, this is a small spider, female body length 4mm, males about 2mm. It constructs a loose tangled web in shrubs, in this case Carissa ovata (Currant Bush) and often there is an unconcealed hairy/fluffy egg sac nearby. It is recognizable by the yellow wings on the upper front surface of the abdomen. Known from Queensland and NSW. The pose with the front four legs protecting the cephalothorax and the hind pairs tucked under and alongside the abdomen.
- From above
- Juvenile
- Another juvenile, Oct 2009, Enoggera Creek
- From above
- Facing
- From above in alcohol
- Epigynum
- From above
- Epigynum
From above
Photo: Robert Whyte
Juvenile
The adult female is about 4mm, this juvenile was about 2mm.
Photo: Robert Whyte
Another juvenile, Oct 2009, Enoggera Creek
Photo: Robert Whyte
From above
Photo: Robert Whyte
Facing
Photo: Robert Whyte
From above in alcohol
Photo: Robert Whyte
Epigynum
Photo: Robert Whyte
From above
Photo: Robert Whyte
Epigynum
Photo: Robert Whyte
