Leucauge and related groups
Silver Orb-Weaver Identification in Australia
Slender orb-weaver with silvery body markings, often found in small webs among vegetation.
Usually low riskSilver orb-weavers are delicate garden web spiders, usually recognised by silvery markings and a neat web. Look for a slender body and small, tidy circular web among shrubs or low vegetation; the silvery sheen is helpful but can disappear with lighting and angle. Compare the web size, body proportions and setting with garden, golden and long-jawed orb-weavers rather than relying on a pale or metallic patch in a photo. They are usually low-risk outdoor spiders and are best observed without disturbing the web.
Quick identification
- Silvery or pale body markings
- Slender legs
- Small neat orb web
- Often in vegetation
What to check next
Check for a small orb web and reflective silver markings on the body.
When to seek medical help
Seek advice for severe or unusual symptoms.
Where it is usually seen
Shrubs, grasses, gardens, damp vegetation and bushland edges.