Dolophones conifera

Fact Box Species: Dolophones conifera (RM) Family: Araneidae formerly Argiopidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 6 mm Habitat: Wrapped around a small twig or flattened against bark Toxicity: Uncertain; may be too small to cause illness in humans

Adult Male Preserved males Another view Adult female

The upper surface of the abdomen resembles a flat, inverted dish or shield. This is composed mostly of a series of circular discs each with a small slit in the centre. The overall colour and appearance of this spider provides excellent camouflage when it is resting tightly against a dry bark surface.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: All other Dolophones species.