Bird poo spider (specifically showing silk/markings on a dark substrate)

Tropical rainforests and gardens, usually found on the upper surface of leaves

Carnivorous; it preys on insects (like flies) attracted to what appears to be bird droppings

Aggrissive mimicry; it spins a small patch of white silk and sits in the middle to look like a bird dropping. It also produces a smell similar to bird excrement to attract prey.

Generally harmless to humans; provides ecosystem benefits by controlling insect populations through specialized predation.