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Araneae: Araneidae
Austracantha minax
The Australian Jewel Spider's spinnerets are located under the centre of its abdomen. Like other spiders, it can produce several types of silk to suit different purposes.
Australian Jewel Spider
Waiting on the Web
Dinner delivers itself
Frozen fly scream?
Leaves for the leaves
The Silk Factory
Make sure you fasten your fly
Dining on the fly