Arkys curtulus
Species of spider
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Arkys curtulus, the small bird dropping spider,[2] is a small spider found in eastern Australia.[1][3] It is usually seen resting on leaves waiting for prey to come near, commonly feasting on soldier flies.[4] Colours and patterns vary considerably, ranging from cream, orange, mottled, brown or black.
| Small bird dropping spider | |
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| Spider in a garden at Chatswood West, Australia | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Arkyidae |
| Genus: | Arkys |
| Species: | A. curtulus |
| Binomial name | |
| Arkys curtulus | |
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