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Philoponella species
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Philoponella species (possibly Philoponella variabilis) (QM, Australian Museum)
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female: 5 mm
male: 3.5 mm
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This species builds a small orb web in branching dead twigs
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Lacking venom glands, all uloborids are considered harmless to humans
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Although the overall body shape of this species is similar to Poltys species, the latter lack the web-spinning cribellum and thin sensory hairs (trichobothria) on the legs which Philoponella and other uloborids have.
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Other uloborids such as Uloborus barbipes as well as Poltys illepidus.
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Last updated 11 January 2008.
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