Dolophones sp. (genus)
Wrap-around spider at Macgregor, ACT
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| Dolophones sp. (genus) | YumiCallaway | 20 Sep 2020 | |
| Dolophones sp. (genus) | YumiCallaway | 20 Sep 2020 | |
| Unverified | Roger | 20 Sep 2020 |
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Cannot find a positive Id for this spider, thought it might be a Wrap-around spider (Dolophones sp) but doesn't quite fit, also seems to hold its abdomen in odd positions.
2 comments
20 Sep 2020
I think your suspected ID of Dolophones sp is correct. The overall shape including the abdomen, length and direction of each pair of legs and eye configuration seem reasonably indicative. However, if you find an ID you believe to be more suitable, please feel free to suggest it!
Your observations on its movements and positioning of the abdomen are interesting and a valuble note on behaviour; I think it's natural, particularly considering it was actively moving instead of pretending to be camouflaged as shown in most sightings of the genus.
Your observations on its movements and positioning of the abdomen are interesting and a valuble note on behaviour; I think it's natural, particularly considering it was actively moving instead of pretending to be camouflaged as shown in most sightings of the genus.
20 Sep 2020
Thanks Yumi, we really had no idea whether it was an Orb or a wraparound, nothing really fitted when looking at ALA or Spiders of Australia book. Thanks
Location information
- Coordinates 149.009415-35.213455
- Places Macgregor, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 20 Sep 2020 01:06 PM Recorded on
- Roger Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- Roger Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Dolophones sp. (genus) Orb-weaving spiders (several families) Spiders
Species information
- Dolophones sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Wrap-around spider Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1198.5m Recorded at altitude
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