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Dolophones sp. wrap-around spider A unique and fascinating genus of spiders native to this country and Oceania. They are called &#039;wrap around spider&#039; because they wrap very closely around a twig when at rest thanks to their concave abdomen. Their colouring and markings provide for excellent camouflage and are therefore very difficult to spot. I have only ever found two - this one was easier as I happened upon it when it was between rocks in a wall of my garden. I chose to photograph and present from this angle to showcase the wonderful markings and pattern on the dorsal abdomen. <br /> <br /> Body length 10 mm<br /> Araneae,Araneidae,Australia,Dolophones,Macro,Spider,Wrap-around spider,arachnid,arthropod,fauna,invertebrate,markings,orb weaver,pattern Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Dolophones sp. wrap-around spider

A unique and fascinating genus of spiders native to this country and Oceania. They are called 'wrap around spider' because they wrap very closely around a twig when at rest thanks to their concave abdomen. Their colouring and markings provide for excellent camouflage and are therefore very difficult to spot. I have only ever found two - this one was easier as I happened upon it when it was between rocks in a wall of my garden. I chose to photograph and present from this angle to showcase the wonderful markings and pattern on the dorsal abdomen.

Body length 10 mm

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Nice! These spiders are so incredible. Posted 7 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    If you're sure enough about Dolophones tuberculata we can create a species record for it? Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Yep, going on feed back from arachnology groups/others observations and my own research. Posted 7 years ago

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