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Wrap-around spider (Dolophones sp.) Dolophones sp.<br /> There are many species of these yet to be described.<br /> About 10mm across the body they resemble nodes and other parts of the stems of bushes. This one has caught a fly and thus temporarily broken it&#039;s camouflage while it feeds. Australia,Dolophones,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Wrap-around spider (Dolophones sp.)

Dolophones sp.
There are many species of these yet to be described.
About 10mm across the body they resemble nodes and other parts of the stems of bushes. This one has caught a fly and thus temporarily broken it's camouflage while it feeds.

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  1. View Ari Parviainen's profile
    Ari Parviainen
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    The camouflage seems to be perfect in comparison with the branch. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
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      You're right Ari. I'm not sure if, or how rapidly they can change but the half dozen or so I've found were all an excellent match for the various twigs they occupied. Posted 9 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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    Mark Ridgway
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    These really surprised me with their small size (as many species do) but they are all magical to see in detail. Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
  4. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Incredible behavior and camouflage. I'm surprised at the 10mm, that really is tiny.

    PS: when you intend to reply to somebody (like above), please use the "Reply" link below the users' comment, this way they get a notification.     Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
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      Thanks. Much to learn about the site. Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        I hope most parts are intuitive, if not, feel free to ask :) Posted 9 years ago
  6. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    So great that you found one Mark - I've only ever come across two and that was because both times, as here, I happened upon them when they were momentarily out of the classic 'fully attached to twig' mode. Awesome to see this. Posted 6 years ago
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      Mark Ridgway
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      Yes I only noticed it when the fly (almost) flew past and the spider broke it's form. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 28, 2016. Captured Nov 8, 2015 14:39 in 175-191 Glenfern Rd, Upwey VIC 3158, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/200s
  • ISO64
  • 8.46mm

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