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Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT

Golden Orb and the Shield Bug

Golden Orb Weaver PreyBee Butterfly Dragonfly Fly Gecko Lizard Tail Shield Bug

Australian Golden Orb WeaverFemale Male Dimorphic Males Juvenile to Mature Female Moult Prey Web of Sex Egg Sac Web

With the weather cooling down and only having six legs, this Golden Orb-weaver Spider, was quick when the Shield Bug nymph fell into her web.

Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT

There may have been fewer insects around the remnants of her web, and she appeared to be lethargic, but where food was around, she was quick to pounce, with the small male appearing to check-in on the catch.

Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Female and male Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Female and male Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph
Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph, Alice Springs NT
Female and male Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and a Shield Bug nymph

Golden Orb Weaver PreyBee Butterfly Dragonfly Fly Gecko Lizard Tail Shield Bug

Australian Golden Orb WeaverFemale Male Dimorphic Males Juvenile to Mature Female Moult Prey Golden Orb and the Bee Golden Orb and the Butterfly Golden Orb and the Dragonfly Golden Orb and the Fly Golden Orb and the Gecko Golden Orb and the Lizard Tail Golden Orb and the Shield Bug Web of Sex Whilst She is Distracted Whilst She is Distracted Again Egg Sac Web

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