Dolophones conifera, known as the wrap-around spider, is a species of spider in the family Araneidae indigenous to Australia. It is named for its ability to flatten and wrap its body around tree limbs as camouflage. It is found in Western Australia along with several other species from the genus Dolophones, and was first described in 1886.
—Wikipedia
August 18, 2023
looks amazing
Yes, impressive. 🙂
Wow, I thought it was a moth.
I know.
Another reason why I won’t travel to Australia!
I’m not a spider fan either. 🙂
Screaming and running now!
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Gee, thanks but no thanks. I don’t even like looking at pictures of spiders. Although this was an interesting one. Still, I’d not like to meet it face to face.
Me neither. 🙂
Oh my word. I’m just imagining grabbing on to that tree limb with that spider wrapped around it. Gives me a case of the heebie jeebies…lol
It’s probably harmless to humans, but I wouldn’t like to take any chances. 🙂
glad i will never see one inperson. that is one spooky looking spider. never even heard of it. if a person was wandering in the trees could put their hand on it. or it could wrap around a finger. shudder shudder. it is pretty cool in the photo though
🙂
Wow! That’s amazing.
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