Abba transversa is a species of orb-weaver spider (family Araneidae), found in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. It is the only species in the genus Abba.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rainforest Orbweaver being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Prasonica nigrotaeniata
- Bijoaraneus praesignis
- Aoaraneus pentagrammicus
- Bijoaraneus mitificus
- Bijoaraneus legonensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Araneidae
- Genus
- Abba
- Species
- Abba transversa
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