Found in northern Queensland, Aru Islands and Papua New Guinea.
Striking butterfly that holds the record for most types of vision receptor cells of any insect.
Large and spectacularly coloured butterfly endemic to north eastern Australia
Mainly orange-yellow, with black markings, cruiser butterflies stand out in the rainforest, and feed. on native passion vines (Passifloraceae)
Eukaryota >Animalia > Arthropoda > Insecta > Lepidoptera > Nymphalidae > Vindula > Vindula arsinoe
Also known as the Common eggfly, or Blue moon butterfly, this butterfly is a model mother.
If you are spending any time in between Cairns and Cape Tribulation, you are bound to meet or possibly eat these angry insects.
You will usually see these by night, where they are attracted to lights, and end up on you verandah.
Eukaryota >Animalia > Arthropoda > Insecta > Coleoptera > Scarabaeidae > Protaetia > Protaetia fusca
Most often seen on dinner plates, this is an impressive crab found in the estuaries between Cairns and Cape Tribulation
Eukaryota >Animalia > Arthropoda > Malacostraca > Decapoda > Portunidae > Scylla > Scylla serrata
One of the largest spiders in the world, the Giant Golden Orb Spider can reach a total length of 20cm (body size of up to 5cm).
Eukaryota >Animalia > Arthropoda > Arachnida > Araneae > Nephilidae > Nephila > Nephila pilipes
A small, but distinctive, member or the orb weaver family (Araneidae).
Common in tropical north Queensland, the Orange bushbrown feeds mainly on rotting fruit, but will also feed on nectar and sap.
Looking around tidal mud banks will often be rewarded with a sighting of these interesting and showy crabs.
Eukaryota >Animalia > Arthropoda > Malacostraca > Decapoda > Brachyura > Ocypodidae > Uca coarctata
Agressive little crab that will take on anything that doesn't fight back.
These are a small (less than 4cm) crab that lives in mangrove areas.
A sub-family of the scarab beetle, "Rhino Beetles" are an impressive (and almost intimidating) insect.
Also aptly named the Assasin fly, these insects are a large, impressive fly with a nasty reputation.
Eukaryota >Animalia > Arthropoda > Insecta > Diptera > Asilidae > Zosteria > Zosteria sp.
Have you ever wondered what the tiny balls of sand are on our beaches, well this little crab is responsible.
A small, native, stingless bee which plays an important role in pollinating many species.
Ulysses Butterfly (Papilio Ulysses) are one of the iconic species of the Daintree Region, however, did you know these interesting facts about our colourful friends.
Eukaryota >Animalia > Arthropoda > Insecta > Lepidoptera > Papilionidae > Papilio > Papilio ulysses
A thick set dragonfly, found in northern Australia around still, fresh water.
