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Wrap around spider
Dolophones conifera
-37.7941, 145.01
Field Notes
Description:
THE wrap around spider is imitating a bud in the branch. Can you see it???
Pic #3 reveals the spider, facing upwards now.
Another one was found nearby protecting an egg sac Pic #4 also featured here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8599258
Habitat:
Both on black wattle branches. This plant had many lerps, bugs and ladybird beetles to feed on.
Notes:
Spider #4a
Hilltop in Melbourne inner city parkland.
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_weavers/WrapAroundSpider.htm
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