Leaf-curling spider

These intriguing and talented spiders protect themselves from predators by hiding inside an impressively constructed, silk-seamed curled leaf that sits roughly at the middle of their web.

 

Each curled-leaf retreat, a miracle in itself.

 

Endemic to the eastern areas of this country. Genus Phonognatha, perhaps graeffei.

 

Female, 10 mm body length.

 

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