Araneus praesignis

Fact Box Species: Araneus praesignis (RM) Previous species name: Eriophora praesignis as shown by T. Hawkeswood Family: Araneidae Body length: female: about 8 mm male: about 6 mm Habitat: This species builds an orb web in green shrubs at night but during the day hides in a retreat formed by binding a curved green leaf with silk Toxicity: Probably not hazardous to humans

With its retreat Rear view Immature male Mature male

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.