Walckenaer's Studded Triangular Spider

Arkys walckenaeri

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This common triangular spider is endemic to Australia and is an ambush preditor sitting with it's forelegs out stretched waiting to capture any passing prey

Identification

Long curved forelegs and a narrow, triangular shaped abdomen that is elongated and features a studded pattern

Size

The female can grow to around 7mm whilst the male can grow to around 4mm

Habitat

They can be found on leaves and vegetation in the scrub or gardens

Distribution

They can be found across Australia including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)

Ron Atkinson - Find-a-spider Guide (accessed 2022-06-19 10:21:28)
World Spider Catalog (accessed 2022-06-19 10:21:51)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-07-31 13:16:16)

Quick Facts

Common name: Walckenaer's Studded Triangular Spider
Scientific name: Arkys walckenaeri Simon, 1879
Family: Arkyidae
Category: Bug Life › Spiders
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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