Arkys curtulus

1 Bird-dropping Arkys at ANBG

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Identification history

	Arkys curtulus	30 Apr 2024	MichaelMulvaney
	Arkys curtulus	23 Apr 2024	TimL

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The images show an aptly named Bird-dropping spider sitting on a leaf adjacent to the wrapped remains of its prey. The spider is sitting with a slightly elevated front end and with its legs drawn up around its eyes. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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Location information

Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
TimL Recorded by
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Spiders Other hunting spiders TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

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
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