Deinopis aurita

Deinopis aurita is a species of net-casting spider in the family Deinopidae, commonly known as an ogre-faced spider. Like other members of the genus Deinopis, it possesses exceptionally enlarged posterior median eyes adapted for low-light vision. The species was described by F.O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1902. Research on related Deinopis species indicates these spiders employ a unique hunting strategy involving the construction of a small web held between the front legs, which is cast over prey.