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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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Thanks for your persistence in getting this beauty identified. Posted 9 years ago
1. Martin Lagerwey
  
  Lion
  
  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
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Well, I'll see that as false modesty, you're extremely good at identifying the most difficult species. Posted 9 years ago

The Dolophones notocantha

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.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Martin Lagerwey