Bug Identifier
Bird Poop Frog (or Bird Dung Spider mimic)
Community identification

Bird Poop Frog (or Bird Dung Spider mimic)

Thelleticopis sp. / Mastophora hutchinsoni / Various

Order & Family
Araneae / Araneoidae; family varies by specific genus mimicry
Size
2mm to 15mm depending on species and sex.
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Natural Habitat

Found on the surfaces of leaves, twigs, or artificial surfaces like leather/plastic in gardens and forests.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous; typical diet consists of small flying insects like moths and flies that are lured or trapped.

Behavior Patterns

Utilizes aggressive camouflage (masquerade) to resemble bird droppings to avoid predation by birds. Most are nocturnal hunters that sit motionless during the day.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans; provides ecosystem benefits through natural pest control of small insects.