The St Andrews Cross spider Hangs upside down in its web with the silken cross at the centre.

The cross reflects ultra-violet light, which may be attractive to insects. It uses the web from the cross to wrap its prey.

This spider can grow to a body length of 20mm. St Andrews Cross is a harmless spider with very few bites recorded.

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Spiny Spiders, sometimes called Jewel or Christmas spiders, like shrubby woodland habitat and are often found in colonies of large numbers with interlacing webs.

These spiders are quite small, with a body length of just 9mm. A rare bite from the Spiny spider can be mildly painful.

The very common Huntsman does not build a web. It lives in cracks and crevices in buildings and under bark and leaves in the bush.

The Huntsman can grow to 40mm or more, and despite its intimidating appearance, it rarely bites. A Huntsman's bite is considered ineffectual and  may only cause minor pain or swelling.

The Garden Orb spider is a widespread species that builds large strong webs in the evenings and often takes them down in the mornings.

These spiders can be up to 22mm in body length. They have a non-dangerous bite that might cause some mild pain, localized swelling, dizziness or nausea.