Silver Orb Spider - Leuucauge dromedaria

FAMILY TETRAGNATHIDAE

This page contains pictures and information about Silver Orb Spiders that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Body length 10mm
 
Silver Orb spiders have their bright silver oval-shaped abdomens with black patterns. Theirs long legs and heads are yellowish green to dark green in colour. They are common in bushes and backyards, especially in moisture area..
 
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Usually Silver Orb Spiders build inclined or horizontal orb webs, but sometimes vertical webs can be seen. They build typical orb webs. Their webs are simple and complete, with large holes in the centre. 
 
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Because of their long legs, they can build their web with wide space between radii, i.e., less radii are needed. Also the silks used are thin so their webs look weak. They wait for their prey in the middle of the web both day and night.
 
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Silver Orb Spiders are common in Brisbane gardens and backyards. They like to build webs near fresh water, such as creek or pond. 
 
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Last updated: February 26, 2005.