Araneus transversus

Fact Box Species: Araneus transversus (identification based on the advice of Volker Framenau) Family: Araneidae Body length: female: 4-6 mm male: about 3 mm Habitat: This species probably builds a small orb web among green leaves in eucalypt forests but its behaviour is not well known Toxicity: This species is almost certainly too small and timid to be a hazard to humans

Underneath female

Known Range: This spider is relatively uncommon but has been found in South-east Queensland and allegedly also in Melbourne.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some small araneids and theridiids.