Arkys curtulus
Small bird dropping spider | |
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Spider in a garden at Chatswood West, Australia | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Suborder: | Araneomorphae |
Family: | Araneidae |
Genus: | Arkys |
Species: | A. curtulus |
Binomial name | |
Arkys curtulus (Simon, 1903) | |
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Arkys curtulus is a small spider found in eastern Australia. Sometimes called the small bird dropping spider, it is usually seen resting on leaves, waiting for prey to come near. Food includes Soldier Flies.[1] Colours and patterns vary considerably; some being cream, orange, mottled, brown or black. It is regarded as a Species inquirenda.[2]
References
- ↑ A guide to Australian Spiders - Densey Clyne SBN 17 004724 AUS 68-595 page 220
- ↑ HElMER, STEFAN. "ENTOMOLOGISCBE ABHANDLUNGEN" (PDF). STAATLICHES MUSEUM FUR TIERKUNDE IN DRESDEN. Arachne.org. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
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