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Dolophones sp

Male from above at rest

A Dolophones male, rather large, being about 10, maybe 12mm body length. It was observed combing out silk with its fourth pair of legs. Location: The Gap. Thanks to Dr Robert Raven for confirmation of the genus.

Dolophones
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male face on, on the move


Dolophones
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male, underneath


Dolophones
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male, face on showing modified palps


This helps identify this specimen as a male.

Dolophones
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male underneath


Dolophones sp possiby conifera
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male claws


Dolophones sp possiby conifera
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male underneath


Dolophones sp possiby conifera
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male from above


Dolophones sp possiby conifera
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male facing, upside down


Dolophones sp possiby conifera
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female Glenbuck 300111 11mm in life


Dolophones
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female adult from above Glenbuck 300111 11mm in alcohol


Dolophones
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female epigyne Glenbuck 300111 11mm in alcohol


Dolophones
Photo: Robert Whyte

 
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