Juvenile Orb Weaver Spider

Well, it's Spring time and the spiders are begining to come out. This Orb weaver was resting in the sun on the leaf of a plum tree.

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Garden Orb Weaver (Eriophora transmarina)

 

The Garden Orb Weaver Spider, (Eriophora transmarina), has many colour variations and can be found in many parts of Australia, including suburban gardens. This specimen was repairing it's web after your's truly accidently walked into it.

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