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Dolophones species
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Species: |
Dolophones species (ID based on similarities with known members of this genus)
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Body length: |
female: 9 mm
male: 6 mm
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Habitat: |
Wrapped around a small twig
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Toxicity: |
Probably too small to cause illness in humans
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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.
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: All other Dolophones species.
Email Ron Atkinson for more information.
Last updated 16 November 2006.
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