Austracantha minax
(Jewel Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Hi there,

Found this spider on its web on a rosebush. Have no idea what it is, but it looks very unique.

Can anyone tell me what type of spider this is?

Thanks heaps!

• Submitted by: 
  
  jws12
• Submitted: Feb 24, 2019
• Photographed: Feb 24, 2019
• Spider: Austracantha minax (Jewel Spider)
• Location: Sydney NSW., Australia
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Ventral