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Arkys dilatatus 2 (Balogh, 1978) Accidental Moth Mimic

This spiderin life has a structure and pattern resembling a small moth, though this mimicry would be extremely unlikely, as mimicking moths would increase the attractiveness as prey. The colour is variable but often has a bright white section across the rear and penetrating inwards along the upper surface of the abdomen. There appears to be great variability in appearance. ♀ 4mm ♂ 3mm

From side


Arkys sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

From side


Arkys sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

From above, oblique


Arkys sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

From above in alcohol


Arkys
Photo: Robert Whyte

Juvenile


01-Oct-11 Emerald Creek Falls Q 7316-7321 Tropical riverine vegetation dominated by paperbarks

Arkys vicarius
Photo: Dr Greg Anderson

Juvenile


01-Oct-11 Emerald Creek Falls Q 7316-7321 Tropical riverine vegetation dominated by paperbarks

Arkys vicarius
Photo: Dr Greg Anderson

Female adult, Freshwater National Park


Arkys vicarius
Photo: Dr Greg Anderson

Male adult, Freshwater National Park


Arkys vicarius
Photo: Dr Greg Anderson

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