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Argyrodes sp A Rhomphaea-like Argyrodes

A small Argyrodes species given to suspending itself in a stretched lengthways manner resembling a tiny, thin twig, or leaf. This species is in a group of Argyrodes that have many Rhomphaea like characteristics. Body length of females to 3mm, males about 2.5mm. Common in parks and bushland in SEQ.

Male from side


Argyrodes sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male from above


Argyrodes sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female from behind, side view


Argyrodes sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female sending a silk line up


Argyrodes sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female from above


Argyrodes sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female from above


Argyrodes sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

 

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