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Bird-dropping Spider

Celaenia excavata

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This spider looks like a bird dropping. I looked very close at this spider and decided it was. Then it moved.

Notes:

Spider #2a
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_weavers/BirdDroppingSpider.htm

Species ID Suggestions

Bird-dropping spider

Celaenia excavata

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KarenL
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Comments (8)
KarenL
I recently found a small moth that looked exactly like bird dropping - I googled the description & found I had spotted an 'exposed bird dropping moth'! I applied the same science on your spider!
MartinL
Thanks for the ID Karen. You're doing my homework:)
KarenL
Very interesting spot!
MartinL
This creature is about 2 cm wide but the legs are much longer and I didn't disturb it to check its full size.
uyznob
I guess it is a big and poisonous spider.
Juan DiTrani
this could be a good fit to Mimetic animals mission

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Mimetic Animals of the World

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PublishedDecember 21, 2011

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