
Comments & ID Thoughts
Approximately 4m squared area of web colony next to compost bin, with hundreds of spiders, the longest 1cm in length. Adults have silver markings as pictured, juveniles with plain black abdomen.
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- Submitted: Dec 26, 2018
- Photographed: Dec 27, 2018
- Spider: Cyclosa trilobata (Three-lobed Spider)
- Location: Eketahuna, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand
- Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes: Dorsal
Hi, this looks like a Three-lobed Spider, Cyclosa trilobata. I need to make a page to file it when I have more time.
Thank you for your speedy response, more photos to come.
Species added. The new images are interesting, thanks for sharing. 🙂