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Arkys curtulus

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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.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Taxon details Arkys curtulus (Simon, 1903)", World Spider Catalog, Natural History Museum Bern, retrieved 2019-04-22
  2. ^ "Arkys curtulus (Simon, 1903) Small Bird-dropping Spider". Retrieved 2019-04-22.
  3. ^ Simon, E. (1903). "Descriptions d'arachnides nouveaux. Annales de la Société Entomologique de Belgique". 47: 21–39. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Clyne, Densey (1969). A guide to Australian Spiders. Thomas Nelson and Sons. p. 220. ASIN B000KP4YT8.
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Arkys curtulus: Brief Summary

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Arkys curtulus, the small bird dropping spider, is a small spider found in eastern Australia. It is usually seen resting on leaves waiting for prey to come near, commonly feasting on soldier flies. Colours and patterns vary considerably, ranging from cream, orange, mottled, brown or black.

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