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Leaf curling spider

Phonognatha graeffei

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A cute orb spider hiding under a leaf.

Habitat:

Nature reserve, red box.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
AustinC
As much as I hate spiders, this is quite beautiful! Just don't let it crawl on me!
MartinL
Phonognatha: graeffei LEAF CURLING SPIDER Thanks Ken Walker for thew ID I should have known this one. http://www.bowerbird.org.au/observations/16685

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PublishedMay 12, 2014

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