Observations in the Order: Araneae English Name: Spiders
Child members
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Observed on: 12th March 2011
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2013
Likely ID: Golden Orbweb Spiders (Nephila fenestrata )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 25th October 2009
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Orbweb Spider (Araneidae )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: small spider - roughly 8-10mm body length. orange with brown patterning. typical araneidae eye pattern. Think it might be a juvenile but could be a male. On a climbing/rambling rose, which provides an indication of the spider's size since the leaves are around 60mm long, 40mm at widest.
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: a Long-winged Kite Spider (Gasteracantha )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: In late summer these kite spiders are common along the forested river front. Their webs typically span 1 - 1.5m gaps in the vegetation. Always in the evergreen, heavily shaded part close (5-30m) from the water's edge. Webs are elevated typically 1-2m off the ground (mostly at eye level, 1.8m).
The spines appear to grow longer in proportion to the abdomen as the spider size increases. Dorsal colour patterns vary somewhat. Underneath the absomen, all specimens have yellow spots, centered on the spinnerets, on a black background.
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st May 2013
Likely ID: Thomisus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Observed on: 18th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th May 2013
Likely ID: Crabspiders (Thomisus australis )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Crabspider (Thomisus australis) on a Heuningblooetjie (Struthiola dodecandra)
Observed on: 3rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th May 2013
Likely ID: Euprosthenops
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Sheet web with funnel-shaped bolt hole. Hundreds of these webs around - all glistening in the sun.
By: JoLouis
Observed on: 10th September 2008
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2013
Likely ID: Argiope trifasciata
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1
By: JoLouis
Observed on: 13th May 2009
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2013
Likely ID: Nephila
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
By: JoLouis
Observed on: 17th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2013
Likely ID: red-legged golden orb-web spider (Nephila inaurata )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
By: JoLouis
Observed on: 26th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2013
Likely ID: Banded-legged golden orb-web spider (Nephila senegalensis )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 3rd January 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: Common banded argiope (Argiope australis )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Observed on: 27th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: Black-legged nephila (Nephila fenestrata )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Observed on: 7th January 2011
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: False house button spider (Theridion delicatum )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Observed on: 7th January 2011
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: Cederberg rain spider (Palystes martinfilmeri )
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Observed on: 25th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: Box Kite Spider (Isoxya cicatricosa )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Observed on: 25th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape Rain Spider (Palystes castaneus )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: False Button Spider (Steatoda )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Under upside-down planter base behind garage. No egg-case. About 8mm body-length.
Observed on: 15th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Likely ID: Nephila fenestrata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Observed on: 14th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th May 2013
Likely ID: Nephila fenestrata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 19th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th May 2013
Likely ID: Pisauridae
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Observed on: 27th February 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape Rain Spider (Palystes castaneus )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
By: DAUD
Observed on: 14th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th May 2013
Likely ID: Black Legged Nephila (Nephila fenestrata )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th May 2013
Likely ID: Flat Wallspiders (Anyphops )
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Observed on: 5th October 2009
Added to iSpot: 14th May 2013
Likely ID: Ground horned velvet spider (Dresserus )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: A large spider - abdomen roughly 15mm, total body length around 25-28mm. Under a rock in garden. This last part is the reason for selecting Dresserus as the genus.
By: sheijohn
Observed on: 15th April 2009
Added to iSpot: 14th May 2013
Initial ID: Tropical Tent Spider (Cyrtophora citricola )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Spider in a tangled type of web. Long, possibly an egg sac beneath it.
Observed on: 4th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Hairy field spiders (Neoscona )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Observed on: 9th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Hairy field spiders (Neoscona )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Observed on: 21st March 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Fishing spider (Pisauridae )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Observed on: 4th January 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Silver Vlei spiders (Leucauge )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Location: 2, Nerina Ave
Lat/Lng: -34.146, 18.319
On Euclea racemosa in Strandveld near Kommetjie Lighthouse.
Close Observed on: 19th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Araneae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 6
Description: These nests were only observed on Euclea racemosa , no other plant species appeared to be affected/used. Also have seen this on Euclea racemosa on Silvermine. Have NO idea what spider or insect this is - and am going to visit frequently in the hopes of clearing up the mystery. There were many dozens of these. The second photo gives an idea of the spread. Some were in close proximity (centimetres) while others were (or appeared to be) many metres from the nearest other nest. All, or certainly the greatest percentage, were at branch tips.
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th May 2013
Likely ID: Argiope australis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Observed on: 29th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th May 2013
Likely ID: Silver Vleispiders (Leucauge )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 29th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th May 2013
Likely ID: Silver Vleispiders (Leucauge )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
By: WendyC
Observed on: 9th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th May 2013
Likely ID: Lightfoot's lesser baboon spider (Harpactirella lightfooti )
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 5
Observed on: 12th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th May 2013
Likely ID: Latrodectus geometricus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Small spider with beautiful ornate markings.
By: WESSA_Treasure Beach
Location: 835, Marine Dr
Lat/Lng: -29.9437, 30.9975
Was spotted on a staircase that was not very far from a coastal grassland in KwaZulu Natal
Close Observed on: 8th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th May 2013
Likely ID: Rain spiders (Palystes perornatus )
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: About 4-6cm in size
Was spotted on a staircase that was not very far from a coastal grassland in KwaZulu Natal
Observed on: 8th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th May 2013
Likely ID: Hairy Field Spider (Neoscona )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Observed on: 9th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th May 2013
Likely ID: Blackleg Nephila (Nephila fenestrata )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Observed on: 3rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th May 2013
Likely ID: Karoo Rain Spider (Parapalystes )
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 13th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th May 2013
Likely ID: Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata )
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 7
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th April 2013
Likely ID: Nephila fenestrata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Never seen this type on the mountain before. Its web was across the path and got broken.
Observed on: 25th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th April 2013
Likely ID: Hairy field spiders (Neoscona )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 6
Description: Same species methinks as
this ob , has taken residence less than 2m away on the same stoep.
An interesting difference is that this one doesn't eat its web each morning, it leaves it hanging and fixes it up at nightfall when it comes out for the night's work. Rests in the same corner each day.
By: Jonathan Swart
Observed on: 8th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th April 2013
Likely ID: Tibellus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 5
Observed on: 24th October 2010
Added to iSpot: 26th April 2013
Likely ID: Silver Vlei spider (Leucauge )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 3
Description: smallish orb spinner, body length roughly 9mm. Deep green and silver markings on ventral abdomen.
Observed on: 9th October 2005
Added to iSpot: 26th April 2013
Likely ID: African masked crab spider (Synema imitator )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 6
Description: Body roughly 8mm
Observed on: 21st June 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2013
Likely ID: wolf spider (Lycosidae )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: medium sized spider - body length between 18-20mm. distinct patterning on thorax and abdomen.
Observed on: 29th September 2009
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2013
Likely ID: crab spider (Thomisus )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: Bright lemon yellow crab spider on Arctotheca calendula, with fly species.
Observed on: 20th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2013
Likely ID: Flatbelly Ground Spiders (Gnaphosidae )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Terrible photos but maybe someone can see enough to ID. About 1cm long.
Observed on: 25th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2013
Likely ID: Flower crab spiders (Thomisus )
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 16
Description: I know we have loads and loads of flower crab spiders already but the afternoon light is so glorious this time of the year I couldn't help myself!
If there is any chance of ID'ing the fly I'd be more than happy to zoom in and do another ob.
By: PieterMier
Observed on: 6th February 2003
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2013
Likely ID: Flower Crab Spiders (Thomisidae )
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: 1.5cm long
