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The Jewelled Spider is also known by its
Latin name - Gasteracantha Minax, meaning "threatening and
projecting". They are also known as spiny orb weavers and are part
of the orb weaving spider family. This spider's body is very broad
and grows to the size of a 20c piece, with its 8 legs being the
length of a pin (fairly short for a spider). Its abdomen is
strikingly coloured with bright yellows, orange or reds as well as
white and black. Six stout spines (long and sharp) come from the
border of the abdomen.
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14 August, 2010:
Hi, I saw this spider in dunsborough WA? What type is it?
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28 March, 2010:
Hi Glenda,
what spider is this?
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Reply: I have no
idea where jewelled spiders originated. The 4th photo you sent was a
St Andrews Cross Spider - an argiope. - glen
7 February, 2010:
This little spider was found spinning its web between a grapefruit tree and flowers in our garden. Its legs are pink and its ventral view has what looks like an old-fashioned telephone dial in the middle. It seems these spiders are found world-wide, but have you any idea where they originated?
Also, can you identify the spider in the 4th picture for me,
Thanks,
Sally, Vic, Australia
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2 December, 2009:
I live in Louisiana and this little spider is attached to my little fig tree. He is very small. I haven’t ever seen a spider like this before and not sure what kind he is.
If you know what it is please let me know.
Thanks
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29 November, 2009:
Here is a picture of what appears to be a spined spider who has been in the same spot by our back porch for about 2 months. She builds great webs. We found two more in other places in the yard. Thanks for your site and the information. Feel free to post the picture.
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23 November, 2009:
Hi Glen,
I found this wicked little spider in Barbados on my last adventure Nov 09. No idea what he is about the size of ones thumb nail. Looks spikey with a face on his back if you look close.
Attached is the picture.
If anyone has ideas of what he is, I am curious.
Thanks
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26 October, 2009:
I live in Dallas, Tx and I found this spider in my back yard. Can you
tell me what it is?
thank you,
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11 October, 2009:
Glen,
Found this in my yard here in Katy Texas (just West of Houston). I was able to identify it after finding your site so thanks! I've never seen a spider like this before and thought I'd send a couple of photographs in case you need or want more for your site.
Thanks again!
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11 October, 2009:
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18 January, 2009:
Found in my son's yard in Sheldon. I always thought these
spiders were much bigger from the photos I've been sent but in
reality it is only about 1 cm across the body. I was delighted
to finally see one on the flesh and hope to get some better
photos soon. glen |
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18 December, 2008:
Hi
Yesterday I found this (please check the picture ) can you tell me what this?
thank you
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13 November, 2008
I was playing around with a telephoto in my in-laws' back yard in
Lake Jackson TX, and I caught these (two spiders, same tree).
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Reply: No, it is of the
Gasterocanthinae family of
jewelled spiders.
22 September, 2008:
Hi there,
Love your website and all 8legged creatures!!
Got a nice one for you,
I found this spider during a hike on a little Island of the coast of Penang (Malaysia).
Could it be some family of the spined micrathena?
The spider had a net between 2 twigs about 6feet high in a tree. And I’m guessing it’s body was approx.25mm long and the horned surface maybe 40mm wide.
Thank you very much for your help,
Keep up the good work,
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22 September, 2008:
I found this spider in my yard in Lake City SC.
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24 August, 2008:
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5 August, 2008:
This beautiful guy made his home in our back yard first, and then relocated to our front yard, here in St Pete Beach, FL. I have been poking around online to find out exactly what it was, and came across your site. Hope you enjoy the photos!
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22 July, 2008:
G'day Glen,
I found this small spider (about 10-12mm) in my yard and came across your site while trying to identify it. I am presuming it is some kind of Jewel Spider, but I haven't found a picture of one like this anywhere and thought perhaps you could help? I live on a rural property just outside Darwin NT. Please find a photo attached.
Regards
BrianClick for a larger view.
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3 July, 2008:
More Spideys.
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29 February, 2007:
Hi, Wondering if you could solve the mystery with the
name of this spider.Photos attached. No-one seems to be sure.
Found in garden in Central Qld Australia. BRETT
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11 June, 2007:
Can you identify both of these spiders; I
believe they are types of orb spiders. Both
pictures were taken inside my pool cage. I found
the spider in DSCN0364 on many websites
identifying it; I’m more interested in making
sure DSCN0947 is an orb. Thanks!
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23 March, 2007:
Hello, i'm a mum from South Australia, my son and i
found this interesting little spider in the yard, and
googled to find out what it was! I was surprised to see
so many around the world, this is a shot of her
underbelly. From what we found on the net it appears to
be a Spiny or Jewelled Spider. We thought she was
beautiful and thought the pic worth sharing.
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14 January, 2007:
Hi Glen, Great website. I love every bit of it.
Please find attached a photo of a Spiny spider I did
in Daintree (QLD, Australia) last year. Keep up the good
work.
Regards
Vesselin Petkov
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4 December, 2006:
Hello, I live in south east TX. I am trying to
identify this spider. Comparing it to pictures on your
website, I believe it is a Spined Micrathena. Can you
please confirm?
Thanks
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22 October, 2006:
I thought I'd share what was in my yard!
Thanks to your website I was able to identify her. Thank you, -Ted
/ St.Petersburg, FL
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22 October, 2006:
Glen,
After Huricanne Katrina there are spiders all around my home and yard. My
house is near the Mississippi River and did not flood.
See attached jpg photo of the spider web and spider on my front porch that
has been there for several weeks now. The web is so strong it has with stood
heat, wind and rain.
What kind of spider is this?
Thanks
Kwarren in NO,LA
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14 September,
2006:
Found this spider on the side of my house
in NE North Carolina. Maybe you can tell me what it is
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Here are a couple pictures for your collection. The first
is a Jewelled Spider and the second I believe is either a St. Andrews Cross
or a Black and Yellow Argiope? These are both from West-Central Georgia.
- Jason
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4 Febuary, 2006:
Just found this jeweled spider hanging around outside my house in Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Thanks to your website I was able to identify it.
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Reply: This is a jewelled
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4 January, 2006:
Hi, can any of you site visitors identify this spider for me, it was
found in South Aust in our local forest.
Thanks Julie & Mark
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