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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  • 12 Jan 2021 07:07 AM Recorded on
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