Arkys sp. (genus)

An Ambush, Bird-dropping or Triangular Spider at Acton, ACT

Arkys sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2019 01:37 PM
Arkys sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2019 01:37 PM
Arkys sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2019 01:37 PM
Arkys sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2019 01:37 PM
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Identification history

Arkys sp. (genus) 31 Aug 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Arkys sp. (genus) 30 Aug 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 30 Aug 2019 TimL

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User's notes

Sighted towards the underside of a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully and difficult to photograph. At just 3mm length it wasn't clear initially that it was a spider. Thanks to Marcus Leach for help finding this little spider.

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