Phrynarachne decipiens

Phrynarachne decipiens, the bird-dropping spider, is a species of tropical crab spider from Malaysia and Indonesia (Sumatra and Java). It mimics a bird dropping in its appearance and the way it behaves.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Phrynarachne decipiens 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

Phrynarachne katoi
Phrynarachne ceylonica
Phrynarachne rugosa

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Thomisidae
Genus: Phrynarachne
Species: Phrynarachne decipiens

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