Araneae: Tetragnathidae

Phonognatha graeffei  

Leaf-curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei)
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© Vik Dunis 2013
Lake Tyers State Park, VIC (Mar, 2013)
Common Names
  • Leaf-curling Spider

A Leaf-curling Spider hides in a dead leaf which it has hauled up from the ground and positioned close to the centre of its web. The spider curls the leaf and lines it inside with silk so that it provides shelter and a safe retreat to hide during daylight hours.

Leaf-curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei)

Leaf-curling Spider

Leaf-curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei)

Leaf-curling Spider

Leaf-curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei)

Leaf-curling Spider web

Leaf-curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei)

Leaf-curling Spider web

Leaf-curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei)

Leaf-curling Spider

Leaf-curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei)

Leaf-curling Spider