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Spotted Ground Swift Spider

Nyssus coloripes

Worldwide: 4,894 observations
Group: Arachnids

About

Nyssus coloripes, known as the orange-legged swift spider, is a spider belonging to the family Corinnidae. It is found commonly in Australia and New Zealand.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Nov 29, 2025Speewah QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: littlepardaloteloverView observation from Nov 29, 2025 on iNaturalist
Oct 27, 2023Cairns Botanic Gardens., 78-96 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: chriswrightauView observation from Oct 27, 2023 on iNaturalist
Oct 27, 2023Buggin in Cairns Botanic Gardens, QLD, AustraliaObserver: Bridgette GowerView observation from Oct 27, 2023 on iNaturalist
Jan 21, 2022Palm Cove QLD 4879, AustraliaObserver: fnq1View observation from Jan 21, 2022 on iNaturalist
Jan 8, 2021Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: mauriceallanView observation from Jan 8, 2021 on iNaturalist