Celaenia excavata, the bird dropping spider of Australia and New Zealand, derives its name from mimicking bird droppings to avoid predators, mainly birds. The males are much smaller than the females, about 2.5 mm as opposed to 12 mm. The females have up to 13 egg sacs, with about 200 eggs each, strung together with strong threads.

Several groups of spiders have evolved an effective strategy against being eaten by day-active predators like birds and wasps - they have bodies that look like unappetising bird droppings. What do Bird-dropping Spiders look like? One of the best …

Although considered a large spider species, which is enough to make an arachnophobe tremble, the name of these interesting spiders is far more literal, coming from their ability to mimic a bird’s poo, or ‘droppings’.

When you’re a bird-dropping spider. In ordinary circumstances, it’s not good to look like a pile of poo, but for the bird-dropping spider, Celaenia excavata, this evolutionary strategy is a …

2021年8月23日 · These spiders are known for having a large, broad and triangular abdomen, which is decorated in splotches of white and brown, in a distinctly poop-like fashion. They simply tuck their legs up against themself to really seal the deal:

2024年3月15日 · These spiders are known for having a large, broad and triangular abdomen, which is decorated in splotches of white and brown, in a distinctly poop-like fashion. The Bird Dropping Spider (Celaenia excavata) is a unique and fascinating spider species found in eastern and southern Australia.

2023年11月22日 · The Bird-dropping Spider plays a vital role in controlling moth populations within its habitat. Its unique mimicry and behavior allow it to capture its prey efficiently, contributing to the balance of the ecosystem.

The Bird Dropping spider has a body that looks like bird droppings. This protects them from being eaten by predators such as birds and wasps.

The bird dropping spider stays motionless on its web during the day, only hunting for prey at night. It hangs down from a single silk thread and releases a pheromone which mimics the sex smells released by female moths. When a moth comes near the spider will capture it …

Its body mimics unappetising bird droppings. They are dirty white, grey and black in colour, with very large abdomen. Bird-dropping Spiders are sometimes called Bird Dung Spiders. They are also known as Orchard Spiders because they are so commonly seen in citrus and other orchards. They are quite common in Brisbane suburban gardens but often ...