Dolophones conifera
Known as the Wrap-around-spider because the way it hides against twigs. The spider in the lower photographs is sitting on a standard wooden clothes-peg
5mm to 10mm. Normally found wrapped around a twig during the day they are said to make webs at night. Very timid
Found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.
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Very special thanks to Ron Atkinson for his tireless assistance in getting these creatures identified.
References :
Spiders of Australia , Ed Nieuwenhuys
The Find-a-spider Guide for Australian Spiders, Professor Ron Atkinson