11005-16219 Green crab spider (Diaea ambara) an ambush predator that doesn't build a web, but sits and waits to ambush its prey. Most are cryptically coloured to merge with leaves and flowers. They hide in flowers to catch pollinating insects, and are common in New Zealand gardens. Otago Peninsula *
11005-16220 Green flower spider (Diaea ambara) an 'ambush' predator concealed in fierce nettle flowers. Most are cryptically coloured to merge with leaves and flowers. They hide in flowers to catch pollinating insects, and are common in New Zealand gardens. Waterfall Bay, Otago Peninsula *
11005-16405 Nurseryweb spider (Dolomedes minor) northern female guarding what is left of her tent-shaped nursery web. Within the web her spiderlings were protected until they used their tiny fangs to bite through the silk and escape into the outside world. Katikati.
