http://www.geografpix.co.nz/colaranea-viriditas <strong><em><span class="large">Colaranea viriditas</span></em></strong><br/> <br/> <span class="large">NZ Green Orb Web Spider</span><br/> <br/> <strong>New Zealand Status:</strong> Endemic<br/> <strong>Conservation Status:</strong> n/a<br/> <br/> Colaranea viriditas is an endemic NZ orbweb spider, commonly known as the Green orb Web (viriditas means green in latin), although it does have variable colours and abdominal patterns. Its eight eyes are arranged in two horizontal rows with four eyes in each row. When disturbed Colaranea viriditas spiders will drop to the ground and curl their legs up making them difficult to be seen by predators.<br/><br/> The females are about 7mm to 10mm body length. The males are much smaller than the females and are usually less brightly coloured. They often spin their own smaller orb web near the edge of the female's web. Males are also quite reclusive so its rare to see them.<br/> <br/>Colaranea viriditas can be found around the edges of bush areas and are common in gardens. en-us (C) Geografpix Photography, Steve Reader sales@geografpix.co.nz (Geografpix Photography) Wed, 23 Apr 2014 11:49:33 GMT Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:03:28 GMT Insects Animals http://www.geografpix.co.nz/img/s12/v180/p845359693-10.jpg http://www.geografpix.co.nz/colaranea-viriditas 120 80 http://www.geografpix.co.nz/colaranea-viriditas/e72B5D0CA

]]>Scientific Name: Colaranea viriditas
Photographed at: Wairere Falls, Waikato, NZ
Date Photographed: 31 July 2015
Image Number: 20150731-0176E

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]]>Scientific Name: Colaranea viriditas
Photographed at: Pukemokemoke Reserve, Waikato, NZ
Date Photographed: 05 November 2013
Image Number: 20131105-0092E

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]]>Scientific Name: Colaranea viriditas
Photographed at: Hammond Park, Hamilton, NZ
Date Photographed: 22 April 2012
Image Number: 20120422-0149E

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