Austracanthra minax..Jewel Spider

18 Nov, 2009
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An interesting aside, This spider was the first spider collected by the crew of The Endeavour captained by LT James Cook when he arrived in australia in 1770 , Sir Joseph Banks had everyone out collecting specimens of flora and insects to name a few ,to take back to the motherland for further study

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Sue_birming..

Fascinating. I love coming to your page Pitta. Wonderful pictures of flora and fauna and also a lesson in history as well !! Thankyou :~)

18 Nov, 2009

Pitta

Thanks Sue I thouight all the english members would be interested.

18 Nov, 2009

Sue_birming..

Too right ! I can't keep away, always coming to have a look at the goodies you put on here ! :~)

18 Nov, 2009

Milky

Just look at the colours on him.......But he does look menacing

18 Nov, 2009

Thecottageg..

Completely agree with Sue - I enjoy your pics - they are very unusual.

19 Nov, 2009

Pitta

You are all so kind .but remember my Daughter/carer takes all the photo's

20 Nov, 2009

Sue_birming..

It's not just the photo's Pitta, it's all the information that you put on as well. It's wonderful to be able to learn so much about Oz from your pages :~))

20 Nov, 2009

Thecottageg..

Here, here, ditto Sue - nice to get info from another coutry on flowers & plants

20 Nov, 2009

Sue_birming..

And animals, reptiles and creepy crawlies !! lol :~)

20 Nov, 2009

Thecottageg..

Ooooooo - that's me told Sue ! of course & creepy crawlies x

20 Nov, 2009

Sue_birming..

LOL ! ;~))) x