Spiders of Australia
Australia is home to one of the richest spider faunas in the world, with over 4,000 described species and many more yet to be scientifically named. Around 95% of these species are found nowhere else on Earth, making Australia a global hotspot for spider endemism. From ancient trapdoor spiders to colourful peacock spiders, Australia’s arachnid diversity is both vast and unique.
Through these galleries, I aim to highlight the extraordinary variety of Australia’s spiders — from their intricate behaviours and striking colours to the essential ecological roles they play. By showcasing this diversity, I hope to inspire a greater appreciation of Australia’s remarkable spider fauna and support awareness of the need to protect their habitats.
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BNM-N50842E | Female Green Jumping Spider
(Mopsus mormon) | Sunshine Coast, Australia
BNM-N50840E | Female Tasmanicosa semicincta | Sunshine Coast, Australia
BNM-N50832E | Fickert's Tamopsis (Tamopsis fickerti) | Sunshine Coast, Australia
_P1A3407-074E | Trichonephila plumipes | Sunshine Coast, Australia
_P1A9807B_1BE | Male Heteropoda sp | Sunshine Coast, Australia
BNM-N50746E | Male Heteropoda sp | Sunshine Coast, Australia
BNM-N50744E | Female Heteropoda sp | Sunshine Coast, Australia
Heteropoda sp
BNM-N50736 | Fickert's Tamopsis (Tamopsis fickerti) | Sunshine Coast, Australia
BNM-N50731E | Male Heteropoda sp | Mount Nebo, Brisbane, Australia
Australian Garden Orb Weaver Hortophora transmarina
BNM-N50718E | Male Tasmanicosa semicincta | Birtinya, Sunshine Coast
BNM-N50717E2 | Male Tasmanicosa semicincta | Birtinya, Sunshine Coast