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Cast-iron Jumping Spider

Zenodorus metallescens

Worldwide: 102 observations
Group: Arachnids

About

Zenodorus metallescens is a species of ant-hunting jumping spider found in Papua New Guinea and Australia. The common name is cast-iron jumping spider as the white patterns on the abdomen resemble cast-iron designs in fences and gates.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Feb 4, 2026Dinden National Park, Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: TANIGAKI TaketoView observation from Feb 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 18, 2024Davies Creek National Park, Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: Alex SundvallView observation from Oct 18, 2024 on iNaturalist
Jan 1, 2022Trinity Beach, QLD, AUObserver: Ben KurekView observation from Jan 1, 2022 on iNaturalist
Oct 9, 2019Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: Graham WinterfloodView observation from Oct 9, 2019 on iNaturalist