Philoponella congregabilis

Social house spider at Downer, ACT

Philoponella congregabilis at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
Philoponella congregabilis at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
Philoponella congregabilis at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
Philoponella congregabilis at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Philoponella congregabilis 11 Oct 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Philoponella congregabilis 8 Oct 2020 TimL

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The images show how these venomless spiders wrap their prey tightly in a silk covering before injecting digestive fluid into the covering. I believe this is a female, having two knob-like tubercles rather than four. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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  • 4 Oct 2020 10:52 AM Recorded on
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