Family
Phonognathidae
Species
Phonognatha graeffei(Keyserling, 1865)
Body Length
Female: 12mmMale: 6mm
Habitat
Builds a partial orb web and suspends a dry curled leaf to the top of the web. The spider sits partially in the leaf with its front legsfeeling any movement of the web.
Toxicity
Unknown, but has a mildly painful bite.
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Photo: ©Shane Walker
Female
Male
Curled leaf and partial orb web built on a wooden frame.
Curled leaf retreat in middle of orb web.
