Net casting spider (Deinopis subrufa) Male

Also known as the ogre faced spider, it throws a web onto unsuspecting prey.

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Stuart

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That's awesome Martin - It reminds me of 'Predator'. You must have been pretty close to get that level of clarity and reflection in the eyes! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I've shared this before, but can't get enough of it, the net-casting in action:
  
  Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
2. 1. Stuart
    
    Lion
    
    Not much hope for the poor flying bugs is there! Not seen that before so new to me! Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I am so blown away by the speed of it all. I think mostly because spiders in "traditional" webs are so slow, they don't really have any reason to be fast. Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. Stuart
        
        Lion
        
        Actually having to work for their meal rather than sitting and waiting for it to fly and get stuck in the web. Not sure which method I admire most. Posted 9 years ago
      2. Martin Lagerwey
        
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        Thanks Stuart and Ferdy.
        That is an impressive video.
        I've seen this spider three times and they are pretty slow in the daytime. Posted 9 years ago

The Rufous Net-casting Spider

''Deinopis subrufa'' is a species of net-casting spiders. It occurs in eastern Australia and Tasmania. It is a nocturnal hunter, having excellent eyesight, and hunts using a silken net to capture its prey.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Martin Lagerwey