Arkys curtulus

2 Bird-dropping Arkys at Acton, ACT

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Identification history

	Arkys curtulus	4 Feb 2025	MichaelMulvaney
	Arkys curtulus	4 Feb 2025	TimL

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The images show the Bird Dropping Spider from previous sighting 4641065 with its latest prey, which appears to be something like a Trigonospila sp. Bristle Fly. This particular spider is more successful at catching prey than other similar spiders nearby, as evidenced by the surrounding debris of past victims. Additional close-up details are provided in following sighting 4646678.

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Location information

Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

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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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