Dolophones species

Fact Box Species: Dolophones species possibly Dolophones macleayi (RM) Family: Araneidae formerly Argiopidae Body length: female: 6 mm male: 4.5 mm Habitat: This spider rests during the day wrapped around a small twig with its legs tucked in, thereby providing excellent camouflage Toxicity: The toxicity of the venom of this species is unknown but it is not aggressive and is probably too small to cause illness in humans

Another specimen?

The dark patch on each side of the abdomen of this species seems to be useful for identication purposes.

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