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Net-casting Spider - male
Deinopis subrufa
-37.8956, 145.315
Field Notes
Description:
A long-legged slow moving spider with a span of 24 mm. Legs spread out from the body which is elevated above the ground. This male had large palps and a pair of forward-pointing eyes. The colouring was a reddish brown which gives it its name "subrufa".
Habitat:
Spotted on a garden wall. These spiders hunt at night when they are easy to spot. This species is seen in arid areas.
Notes:
Refer to the web reference link for shots of the amazing posterior-pointing eyes. ( not seen in my spotting, unfortunately). <br>
Family: Deinopidae
Reference Links:
Deinopis subrufa L. Koch, 1879 Common Net-casting Spider
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 3, 2015
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