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Orb Spider (Dolophones notocantha) The genus Dolophones includes the 'wrap around spiders' which hold onto a small twig and resemble a knot or bud or side twig of a plant.      Australia,Dolophones,Dolophones notocantha,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Orb Spider (Dolophones notocantha)

The genus Dolophones includes the 'wrap around spiders' which hold onto a small twig and resemble a knot or bud or side twig of a plant.

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  1. Thanks for your persistence in getting this beauty identified. Posted 9 years ago
    1. It is not my field and I might never get on top otfthese.
      However I got to a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-published guide to aussie spiders.
      I think it is pretty accurate.
      Posted 9 years ago
      1. Well, I'll see that as false modesty, you're extremely good at identifying the most difficult species. Posted 9 years ago

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Dolophones notocantha is a species of 'wrap-around-spider' which is a cryptic orb spider which hides effectively on a twig. The smaller turret is typical of this species and associated with a circle of different color on the abdomen.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2016. Captured Nov 27, 2015 18:04 in Stephen Rd, Wonga Park VIC 3115, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm