Hello
I found this little guy near the Swan River, Perth, Australia. I included a couple of shots of it in its web as well as a macro shot I took. It's actually only about 1cm or so big. After some research, I think it is of the genus Argiope but I'm not certain. Does anyone know what species it is?
Thanks
Her's another possibility...
http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=2431
It does look very similar, although my spider doesn't seem to have such a protruding back. The web also looks very similar so I am inclined to think my spider is of that species.
I can't find anywhere how venomous this species is - what would happen if it bit a human?
Thanks
It's an orb weaver, and although like nearly all spiders it has venom glands, it is harmless to humans.
