Bird Poop Frog Spider

Rainforests and tropical foliage across Southeast Asia, often found on the upper surfaces of leaves.

Carnivorous; it preys on insects, particularly flies and other pollinators that are attracted to the visual appearance of bird droppings.

An expert in aggressive mimicry, it sits motionless on a leaf to resemble bird droppings. It even produces a chemical scent that mimics the smell of bird waste to enhance the deception.

No significant risk to humans as its venom is not medically significant. Benefits the ecosystem as a natural predator of various flies and small insects.