Family
Araneidae
Species
Celaenia excavata (Koch, 1867)
Body Length
Female: 15mmMale: 3mm
Habitat
Only the juvenile spiders build an orb web. Adult females sit on leaves mimicking bird droppings. They may hang from a single thread. The male is rarely seen.
ToxicityUnknown, but may cause mild illness if bitten. Non-aggressive.
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Female with egg sac. Photo: ©Kristi Ellingsen
Female. Photo: ©Kristi Ellingsen
Male.
Male. Facing view.
Male. Rear view.
