Arkys curtulus

2 Bird-dropping Arkys at Acton, ACT

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Identification history

	Arkys curtulus	4 Nov 2022	MichaelMulvaney
	Arkys curtulus	3 Nov 2022	TimL

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The images show a small Bird-dropping spider sitting patiently on a leaf next to the debris of recent victims (ants, winged ants and the like). The first image shows the rear view which appears to be camouflaged with face-like features including two ears, eyes and a mouth. (See sightings 4386258 and 4367610 for similar examples). This type of spider usually sits with a slightly elevated front end posture and with its legs drawn up around its eyes (as seen in the third and fourth images) leaving just enough space between the legs to peer through. Thanks to Marcus for the initial sighting.

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Location information

Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
TimL Recorded by
Collections
Spiders Other hunting spiders TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Arkys curtulus Scientific name
Bird-dropping Arkys Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 639.4m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning
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Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania