Kingdom Animalia Suborder Araneomorphae Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | Class Arachnida Family Araneidae Genus Arkys Order Spider | |
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Similar Arkys, Arkys lancearius, Celaenia excavata, Celaenia, Dolophones | ||
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. Colours and patterns vary considerably; some being cream, orange, mottled, brown or black. It is regarded as a Species inquirenda.
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