A close look at our local Sphodrotes species … now confirmed as Sphodrotes punctuosa, the type species for the genus. In addition to the detailed evidence and logic behind my species ID, I’ve included brief biological observations and a small set of images.

Also included is a summary table for the 12 species of this endemic – and little known – Australian genus.

Summary table comparing the seven species of Australian Nitela and Auchenophorus, along with various diagrams and references.