Orbweb spider

Eriophora pustulosa

Orbweb spider

LOCATION: Native to New Zealand and Australia, found throughout Te Mata Park.

BEHAVIOUR:  Orbweb spiders create circular webs, which is where their name is derived from. They prey on flying insects that are caught in the web, wrapping them in silk to reduce their struggling and then eating at leisure.

DESCRIPTION: Size and colour pattern are variable.