Araneus albotriangulus (Keyserling, 1887) White-winged Araneus

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.