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(c) Reiner Richter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
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(c) Jacky Lien., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
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(c) Robert Whyte, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
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Scorpion-tailed Spider

Arachnura higginsi

Worldwide: 1,078 observations
Group: Arachnids

About

Arachnura higginsi, known as the Tailed Spider or Scorpion Tailed Spider and the Scorpion Orb Weaver is a common Australian spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It occurs in many parts of Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Jul 24, 2026Cairns Botanic Gardens, 78-96 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Jay Hayward (Nature Photography)View observation from Jul 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
Dec 9, 2024Location: -16.835211, 145.636461Observer: Caitlin HendersonView observation from Dec 9, 2024 on iNaturalist
Dec 9, 2024Kuranda Queensland 4881, AustralienObserver: Matt BView observation from Dec 9, 2024 on iNaturalist
Aug 5, 2023Buggin in Cairns Botanic Gardens, QLD, AustraliaObserver: Bridgette GowerView observation from Aug 5, 2023 on iNaturalist
Jul 2, 2023Thongon St, Kuranda, QLD, AUObserver: t-weichselbaumView observation from Jul 2, 2023 on iNaturalist
Nov 26, 2022Buggin in Cairns Botanic Gardens, QLD, AustraliaObserver: Bridgette GowerView observation from Nov 26, 2022 on iNaturalist