https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-08/peacock-spiders-discovered/100680192
Two new species of peacock spider discovered in Western Australia in the last two months. The tiny maratus spiders are the size of a grain of rice. Spider expert says it's changed views on how

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austracantha
Austracantha is a genus of spider with a single species, Austracantha minax, commonly known as the jewel spider or the Christmas spider.It is a member of the family Araneidae (the orb-weavers) and is endemic to Australia.They are relatively small spiders, reaching a maximum total body length of only around 12 mm (0.47 in) for females, and 5 mm (0.20 in) for males.

https://www.livescience.com/61318-peacock-spider-smallest-rainbow.html
By Brandon Specktor. published 3 January 2018. Nature's smallest rainbow can be found on the butt of the peacock spider Maratus robinsoni.(Image credit: Picture supplied by co-author Jungen Otto

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiders_of_Australia
Spiders of Australia. Australia has a number of highly venomous spiders, including the Sydney funnel-web spider, its relatives in the family Hexathelidae, and the redback spider, whose bites can be extremely painful and have historically been linked with deaths in medical records. [1] Most Australian spiders do not have venom that is considered

https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2015/04/dance-of-the-peacock-spider/
Australia's 29 peacock spider species are the most attractive of the world's more than 5000 species of jumping spider. At a tiny 4-6mm long, they stand out because of their small size, their relatively large eyes and, of course, the male's dazzling opisthosomal fan. This is a flap on the abdomen covered in bright iridescent scales

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomisus_spectabilis
Doleschall, 1859. Thomisus spectabilis, also known as the white crab spider or Australian crab spider, is a small spider found in Australia and far east Asia. [1] The body length of the female is up to 10 mm, the male 6.2 mm. Including legs, the spider is around 3 cm across. [2] This spider is usually white, though sometimes may appear yellow.

https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2017/June/meet-families-field-guide-spiders-australia
That makes Deinopidae the spider with terror-inducing eyes, which explains the net-casting spider's other common name: the ogre-faced spider. Net-casters are inventive hunters, rather than spending time weaving an elaborate web that stops flying insects, net-casters hold a small net of web between their arms which they throw on the insect.

https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/
Spiders are arachnids not insects, but both spiders and insects belong to the largest group of animals on Earth, the arthropods (Ancient Greek: arthro = joint, podos = footed) - animals with hard external skeletons and jointed limbs. The Australian Museum's Arachnology collection includes the largest collection of funnel-web spiders in Australia.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/peacock-spiders-1.3618025
A Sydney scientist has discovered seven new species of the tiny Australian peacock spider — a spectacularly coloured, three-millimetre arachnid that dances to attract a female mate. A juvenile

https://theabj.com.au/2021/11/25/smallest-spider/
World's smallest spider. Two modern species of the little peacock creepy-crawly have been found within the southwest of Western Australia. Spider-enthusiasts Flynn Prall and James McMulkin spend much of their free time combing through the bush, looking for a see of these colorful small critters known as matatus spiders.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gigantic-spider-australia-hercules-record-setter-sydney-funnel-web/
The spider measured 3.1 inches (7.9 centimeters) from foot to foot, surpassing the park's previous record-holder from 2018, the male funnel-web named "Colossus."

https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/spider-facts/
Daddy-long-legs: spiders. The animal which most biologists call Daddy-long-legs, is a spider, Pholcus phalangioides, which belongs to the spider family Pholcidae, order Araneida, class Arachnida. It has two parts to the body, separated by a narrow waist. It has eight eyes and eight very long thin legs.

https://spideridentifications.com/spiders-in-australia
There are an estimated 10,000 species of Australian spiders, with only 3600 identified and new species being discovered annually. For example, a new species of blue jumping spider was discovered in New South Wales in 2020. Australia is known for its highly venomous and deadly spiders, including the Sydney funnel-web spider and the redback

https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/spider-identification-chart
Spider Identification Chart. Australia is home to approximately 10,000 spider species. In this downloadable chart, we identify and describe nine of Australia's most common spiders. Some of these spiders inflict only mild bites, while others contain venom that is highly potent and toxic to humans. Spiders are distinct from other insects in that

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A community by Australian invertebrate keepers, enthusiasts & professionals for people worldwide to share knowledge of all invertebrates and dispel myths about our beautiful arachnids. Sharing pictures, keeping tips, requesting identification and other community activity is encouraged.

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https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/wolf-spiders/
There are many species of Wolf Spider, ranging in size. Their body colours are typically drab, with most having variegated patterns in brown and yellow, grey, black and white; some inland species are a bright salmon pink below. Often the patterns include radiating lines on the carapace (front of the body) and scroll-like patterns on the abdomen.

https://spidersplanet.com/17-small-spider-species
17 Small Spider Species. 1. Patu Digua. So, the first spider on this list is "The Patu Digua spider" from the genus Patu. This spider was first discovered in Colombia and is considered the smallest spider in the world. Patu digua males only reach 0.37 mm (0.015 in) in body size, which is roughly one-fifth the size of a pinhead.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-13/joro-spiders-in-new-york-heres-what-experts-say/103964038
Joro spiders are named after a Japanese monster called a jorōgumo, a giant spider which can transform into a beautiful woman and trap people in its web. Females grow to be about 1.7-2.5cm in body

https://a-z-animals.com/animals/spider/spider-facts/cutest-spiders/
The bold jumping spider is rather small, measuring just 0.24 to 0.75 inches long with a black and white patterned body. The spider's abdomen is colored with orange, yellow, or white spots, and its fuzzy black legs have white rings on them. ... while most peacock spiders live in Australia's dry scrublands, the Nemo peacock spider prefers

https://birdwatchinghq.com/spiders-of-australia/
Identifying Characteristics: Females are 14-18 mm (0.55 to 0.70 in) long. Males are 8-9 mm ( 0.31 to 0.35 in) long. Coloring varies: brown, beige, yellow, and green shades are all common. The Enamelled Spider in Australia gets its name from the intricate design on its back, which looks like it was painted on.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/joro-spiders-flying-giant-united-states
This means that nearly every spider on Earth is venomous, save for two small spider families that have lost the ability to produce venom. The real question is whether an animal is venomous in a

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_spider_species_of_Australia
Family Araneidae. Arachnura higginsii, Scorpion-tailed spider. Argiope keyserlingi, St Andrew's cross spider. Argiope protensa, Tear drop spider or longtailed orb-weaving spider. Argiope trifasciata, Banded orb-weaving spider. Austracantha minax, Christmas Jewel Spider. Celaenia excavata, Bird-dropping spider.

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2996620-australia-india-space-collaboration-takes-off-18m-partnership-forged
Australia and India have strengthened their strategic partnership in space exploration with an $18 million agreement between Space Machines and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). This collaboration, announced during the India Space Congress 2024, includes deploying a satellite inspection and observation payload aboard ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle in 2026.

https://www.termite.com.au/spider-identification.html
CONTENTS: Find out which commonly found Australian spiders are venomous and dangerous to you and your family. Apply online for and receive a laminated full colour Spider Identification Chart, with notes and tips as to indentification. Learn about their usual habitat areas, the recommended safe and effective methods of pest control for spiders, and the FIRST AID procedures for spider bite victims.

https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2012/08/australian-spiders-the-10-most-dangerous/
Australia's 10 most dangerous spiders. 1. Sydney funnel-web ( Atrax robustus) A Sydney funnel-web spider. Image credit: Shutterstock. With highly toxic venom produced in large amounts and large fangs to inject it, the Sydney funnel-web is without a doubt the deadliest spider in Australia, and possibly the world.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/beware-the-15-most-impressive-spiders-from-around-the-world/ss-BB1oWthS
Native to Australia, the Sydney Funnel Web Spider is one of the more feared spiders in the region. Between 1927-1980, there were 13 confirmed deaths as a result of a Sydney Funnel Web Spider bite.

https://www.reddit.com/r/dontflinch/comments/16q4nf0/smallest_spider_in_australia/
smallest spider in Australia WARNING: SPIDER Locked post. New comments cannot be posted. Share Sort by: Best. Open comment sort options. Best. Top. New. Controversial. Old. Q&A. ... But I've seen a video of a spider like this in Australia and I just assumed it was fake. I didn't know they had spiders with whole ass feet on them.