T.E.R:R.A.I.N - Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network


Spider Orbweb (Horizontal)(Leucauge dromedaria)

Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order : Araneae 
Family: Tetragnathidae
Scientific name: Leucauge dromedaria
Common name: Horizontal Orb Spider, Silver orb

It is a medium–sized spider. Body length about 7 mm Found in New Zealand and Australia  it builds a horizontal web, often near water Hangs upside down below its web, well camouflaged from above and below  Feeds on flying aquatic insects