Dolophones sp. (genus)

Wrap-around spider at Higgins, ACT

Dolophones sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Dolophones sp. (genus) 16 Jan 2021 YumiCallaway
Dolophones sp. (genus) 15 Jan 2021 AlisonMilton

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Didn't notice this spider until I moved a nearby branch at it immediately dropped to the ground, initially still clutching its lady beetle prey. The beetle presumably survived as it eventually walked away, but may have still have been bitten and poisoned.

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Ctenochares bicolorus (Black-tipped orange ichneumon) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tetragnatha demissa (Tetragnatha demissa) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Destolmia lineata (Streaked Notodontid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis eriosoma (Green Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Hypobapta (genus) (A Geometer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Prasinocyma semicrocea (Common Gum Emerald moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Stenoptilodes taprobanes (Plume Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pteromalidae (family) (Pteromalid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Alison Milton
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Epyaxa sodaliata (Sodaliata Moth, Clover Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Epyaxa subidaria (Subidaria Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Sphaerophoria sp. (genus) (A hoverfly) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ctenochares bicolorus (Black-tipped orange ichneumon) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Casbia (genus) (A Geometer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Neocistela ovalis (Comb-clawed beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Onthophagus declivis (Declivis dung beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Glyphipterix meteora (A Sedge Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Philobota pilipes (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Belenois java (Caper White) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Perperus sp. (genus) (Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Euphronarcha luxaria (Striated Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Embioptera sp. (order) (Unidentified webspinner) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hadeninae sp. (subfamily) (Hadeninae sp. (subfamily)) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Porela delineata (Lined Porela) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton

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  • 12 Jan 2021 07:07 AM Recorded on
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