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Arkys walckenaeri Walckenaer's Studded Arkys

A small to medium-sized ambush hunter on foliage, waiting with outstretched arms for insects and other arthropods to come wthin range. It has a longer, narrower abdomen than many other similar Arkys species. It is found throughout mainland Australia's east coast and hinterland, mostly in the southern states. Mascord described the egg sac as being pear-shaped, 10mm long and containing around 50 golden yellow eggs, diameter .8mm. Is junoir synonym A. clavatus means studded with nails, referring to the pattern on the abdomen. ♀ 6mm ♂ 4mm

Waiting on a twig


Arkys clavatus
Photo: Michael J. Barritt McCartins Track, North Foster, Gippsland

Arms outstretched


Arkys clavatus
Photo: Michael J. Barritt McCartins Track, North Foster, Gippsland

View from above


Arkys clavatus
Photo: Michael J. Barritt McCartins Track, North Foster, Gippsland

Detail


Arkys clavatus
Photo: Michael J. Barritt McCartins Track, North Foster, Gippsland

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