Lesser Bird-dropping Spider

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Cyrtarachne bufo

Lesser Bird-dropping Spider, a reference photo
Photo: Kyu3a · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Cyrtarachne bufo is a species of spider in the family Araneidae (orb-weaver spiders). It is found in China, Korea, and Japan. The species is commonly known as the lesser bird-dropping spider due to its appearance and behavior that mimics bird droppings.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Bird-dropping Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Araneidae
Species
Cyrtarachne bufo

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