Dolophones turrigera?
Discovered at Budgewoi on the Central Coast of NSW this strange little spider is one of two representatives of Dolophones found here so far.
Between 5 and 10mm in size turrigera seems to have the same behaviour as the better known Dolophones conifera.
Both are known as Wrap-around-spiders and can be found clinging to a twig during the day and making a web at night
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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, University of Southern Queensland