I thought it was bird poop

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It took me by surprise that I quickly flicked it to the ground.

I was about to hand up the clothing & there was some bird poop on the line. It happens sometimes and, being dry, I would just clip it with my fingers and it would fall away.

This time it was attached to some spider web. Interesting bird dropping trap I thought. That is, until, the poop started to move.

In a reactionary panic I sent it to the ground.

My panic subsided to interest and I took some pics.

When its legs are tucked in, I just looks like debris.

Doing some googling it is most likely the Celaenia excavata species.

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It reminds me of a time I went on a holiday with some friends.
One friend said to me, "I hate spiders!"
I said, "No, you don't hate them."
She asked, "What! I do hate them!"
I smiled, and said, "You Respect Them!". We laughed!
Now, she always laughs with, "I RESPECT them, soooooo much!".

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More info:
https://web.archive.org/web/20050409030444/http://www.usq.edu.au/spider/find/spiders/136.htm
https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/creatura-blog/2021/08/the-bird-dropping-spider-is-the-best/

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