Dolophones sp. (genus)

Wrap-around spider at Macgregor, ACT

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Identification history

Dolophones sp. (genus)	20 Sep 2020	YumiCallaway
Dolophones sp. (genus)	20 Sep 2020	YumiCallaway
Unverified	20 Sep 2020	Roger

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User's notes

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

YumiCallaway wrote:

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.

Roger wrote:

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

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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
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Roger Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Orb-weaving spiders (several families) Spiders

Additional information

Less than 5mm Animal size

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
Machine learning
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

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Victoria

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