Four-spined Jewel Spider

Scientific Name: Gasteracantha quadrispinosa

Other Common Names: Spinybacked Orb- weaver

Species documented in 1879 by O. P. Cambridge.

Description

This brilliantly coloured small spider ranges in size from 2 to 6mm. The males up to 3mm, and the females up to 6mm. The colouring of the ‘shield’ can range from red to yellow. Black spines protrude

Reproduction/Lifecycle

Unknown.

Habitat

Found in Queensland tropical rainforest habitats, small webs in sheltered forest or among leaves on the forest canopy.

Diet

Miscellaneous

Toxicity level of this spider is unknown.

Found in:

QLD