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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Armadillidium vulgare (Slater bug, woodlouse, pill bug, roley poley) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Jul 2017 by Alison Milton
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jul 2017 by AlisonMilton
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 7 May 2017 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 7 May 2017 by Alison Milton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by Alison Milton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Mar 2017 by Alison Milton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Nezara viridula (Green vegetable bug) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Jan 2017 by AlisonMilton
Nezara viridula (Green vegetable bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Dysdera crocata (Slater-eating Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Scaptia patula (March fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by AlisonMilton
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by AlisonMilton
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by AlisonMilton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2016 by Alison Milton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2016 by AlisonMilton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2016 by Alison Milton
Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2016 by AlisonMilton
Peakesia hospita (Common Peakesia Grasshopper) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2016 by Alison Milton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2016 by Alison Milton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2016 by Alison Milton
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2016 by Alison Milton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2016 by Alison Milton
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2016 by AlisonMilton
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2016 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2016 by AlisonMilton
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2016 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Nov 2016 by AlisonMilton
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Nov 2016 by Alison Milton
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton
Cheiracanthium sp. (genus) (Unidentified Slender Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Oct 2016 by AlisonMilton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Aug 2016 by Alison Milton
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Aug 2016 by Alison Milton
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Aug 2016 by Alison Milton
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Aug 2016 by Alison Milton
Cacatua tenuirostris (Long-billed Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Aug 2016 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Jul 2016 by Alison Milton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jun 2016 by Alison Milton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jun 2016 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jun 2016 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jun 2016 by Alison Milton
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jun 2016 by Alison Milton
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Mar 2016 by Alison Milton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Jan 2016 by Alison Milton
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2016 by AlisonMilton
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2016 by Alison Milton
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by AlisonMilton
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Higgins, ACT - 7 May 2015 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Apr 2015 by Alison Milton
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Apr 2015 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2015 by Alison Milton
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii (Plantpot Dapperling) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2014 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2014 by AlisonMilton

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  • 12 Jan 2021 07:07 AM Recorded on
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