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Knobbly crab spider (Stephanopis altifrons) Found in the centre of a &#039;knot&#039; (where a branch had bee removed) on a rough barked Allocasuarina tree.<br /> About 10mm body length.<br /> Australia,Geotagged,Knobbly crab spider,Stephanopis altifrons,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Knobbly crab spider (Stephanopis altifrons)

Found in the centre of a 'knot' (where a branch had bee removed) on a rough barked Allocasuarina tree.
About 10mm body length.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    What a beast! Surprised its only 10mm, it looks like a giant :) Posted 9 years ago

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The Knobbly crab spider

Stephanopis altifrons is a small orb weaver found in the eastern parts of Australia.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Apr 22, 2016. Captured Mar 12, 2012 17:39 in 23-25 Old Belgrave Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/125s
  • ISO64
  • 8.46mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.