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Little humped spider A communal species in the only family without venom; Uloboridae. <br /> Instead they wrap prey in a special silk which eventually crushes the victim to death. <br /> Digestive fluids are then used to make the whole package palatable.<br /> About 3.5mm long. Australia,Geotagged,Philoponella congregabilis Click/tap to enlarge

Little humped spider

A communal species in the only family without venom; Uloboridae.
Instead they wrap prey in a special silk which eventually crushes the victim to death.
Digestive fluids are then used to make the whole package palatable.
About 3.5mm long.

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The Philoponella congregabilis

Philoponella congregabilis is a non-venumous hackled orb weaver in the Philoponella genus.

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

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Uploaded Jul 11, 2020. Captured in 1 Townley Pl, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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