Photo: John Manger, CSIRO · CC BY 3.0
Austracantha and related orb-weavers
Spiny Spider Identification in Australia
Small orb-weaver with a hard, spiny, brightly patterned abdomen in a small web.
Usually low riskQuick identification
- Small hard abdomen
- Spiny outline
- Bright white/yellow/orange patterning
- Sits in a small orb web
Danger level
Usually low risk
What to check next
Look for the spiked body shape in a small web.
When to seek medical help
Seek advice for severe or unusual symptoms.
Where it is usually seen
Garden shrubs, grasses, fences and low vegetation.
Similar spiders
Use the homepage identifier to compare this spider against other Australian spiders by size, colour, location and web clues.