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Bijoaraneus praesignis

Fact Box Species: Bijoaraneus praesignis (RM) Previous species name: Eriophora praesignis T. Hawkeswood and later Araneus praesignis Family: Araneidae Body length: female: about 8 mm male: about 6 mm Habitat: This species builds an orb web in green shrubs and a retreat formed from a curved green leaf Toxicity: Probably not hazardous to humans

With its retreat Rear view Underneath female Mature male

The scientific name of this species was changed in December, 2021 to Bijoaraneus praesignis, as shown in the paper Tanikawa A, Acta Arachnologica 70 (2) 87-101.

The most distinctive features of this spider are the markings on its dorsal abdomen and especially the pair of false eyes at the rear of its abdomen, these presumably being intended to deceive potential predators into thinking it is a more dangerous kind of animal or at least a spider that is well aware of their approach.

Known Range: Recorded as being in bush settings in Queensland and Northern NSW.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.