Wrap-around spider

Dolophones conifera

Dolophones conifera, known as the wrap-around spider, is a species of spider in the family Araneidae indigenous to Australia.It is named for its ability to flatten and wrap its body around tree limbs as camouflage It is found in Western Australia along with several other species from the genus Dolophones, and was first described in 1886.
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Appearance

The upper surface of the abdomen resembles a flat, inverted dish or shield. This is composed mostly of a series of circular discs each with a small slit in the centre. The overall colour and appearance of this spider provides excellent camouflage when it is resting tightly against a dry bark surface.
Body length 15mm
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Naming

Keyserling, 1886
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Distribution

Western Australia

Behavior

These spiders rest during the day and build large vertical orb webs at night.

References:

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http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_weavers/WrapAroundSpider.htm
http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1565
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolophones_conifera
http://www.findaspider.org.au/find/spiders/121.htm
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilyAraneidae
GenusDolophones
SpeciesDolophones conifera
Photographed in
Australia