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(c) Paul George, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
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(c) Elliot Blythman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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(c) Alan Melville, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
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(c) Torbjorn von Strokirch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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Leaf-curling Spider

Phonognatha graeffei

Worldwide: 5,621 observations
Group: Arachnids

About

Phonognatha graeffei, referred to as the Leaf curling spider, is a common Australian spider found in woodlands and urban areas in the north-eastern, eastern and southern states. A small member of the Araneidae family, the orb-weavers, it was previously placed in Tetragnathidae.

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Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Dec 11, 2025Aeroglen QLD, AustraliaObserver: marco chuView observation from Dec 11, 2025 on iNaturalist
Sep 27, 2025Let's Go BugginObserver: mia_phView observation from Sep 27, 2025 on iNaturalist
Dec 2, 2022Brinsmead QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: xyboView observation from Dec 2, 2022 on iNaturalist
May 6, 2019Cairns - Central Suburbs, Queensland, AustraliaObserver: Torbjorn von StrokirchView observation from May 6, 2019 on iNaturalist
Feb 27, 2019Barron Gorge National Park, Koah, QLD, AUObserver: k7sosaView observation from Feb 27, 2019 on iNaturalist
May 19, 2005Centenary Lakes, Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: douglasnatView observation from May 19, 2005 on iNaturalist