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Ant-eater Jumping Spider

Zenodorus orbiculatus

Worldwide: 3,184 observations
Group: Arachnids

About

Zenodorus orbiculatus, the round ant eater, is a species of ant-hunting jumping spider found in Australia. The species was first formally named by Eugen von Keyserling in 1881 as Hasarius orbiculatus.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Oct 24, 2026Barron GorgeObserver: Elliot ConnorView observation from Oct 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 10, 2026Davies Creek, AU-QL-ME, AU-QL, AUObserver: Jono DashperView observation from Oct 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
Sep 27, 2026Kennedy Hwy, MacAlister Range, QLD, AUObserver: miles michaudView observation from Sep 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
Mar 11, 2026Kanervo Rd, Koah, QLD, AUObserver: tmoore56View observation from Mar 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
Dec 21, 2025Lamb Range QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Dr Spood dudeView observation from Dec 21, 2025 on iNaturalist
Dec 3, 2025Kuranda QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: littlepardaloteloverView observation from Dec 3, 2025 on iNaturalist