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the St Andrew's Cross Spider
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The St. Andrew's Cross Spider, is easily recognised due to the white cross in the middle of its web - which resembles the cross of St. Andrew.

The female's body is 15mm in length with a toe to toe diagonal length of 50mm.

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The male is about a third of the size - see the image to the left.

He approaches the female with caution because he may end up being her meal and not her mate!
St Andrew's Cross Spider image pc280154 84KB The pattern across each spider's back differs slightly from spider to spider. The pattern underneath runs length-wise. St Andrew's Cross Spider image p1310451 79KB

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St Andrew's Cross Spider image p2070052 171KB 		The egg sac is formed near the web.

And the spiderlings disperse within a few days of hatching. 		St Andrew's Cross Spider image P2070062 107KB

These photos were taken in Cheltenham in Sydney.



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