Peacock spider (Maratus pavonis)

This tiny spider has a bright tail and conducts a very demonstrative dance to woo his patrner.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Really cool that you added this, I recall seeing them dance in a documentary, really astounding.

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Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
1. Vodkaman
  
  Lion
  
  The things us guys have to do to get laid :)
  
  Dave Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Well said. Brutally said, but still well said. Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Martin Lagerwey
      
      Lion
      
      Agreed. It just shows who has the real power. Posted 9 years ago

Martin Lagerwey

Lion

Thanks. I saw two males that day and never since. I see records by others and are apparently mot that scarce.
The females are plain and I don't think I would recognize her if the boys were mot nearby. Sometimes after his impressive dance, she eats him anyway.
Posted 9 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  Can you show us the female too? Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Martin Lagerwey
    
    Lion
    
    Here is the spider that I mentioned.
    Looking closely at other images at online sites, I must admit that I am not certain and definitely not an experienced spiderman. Therefore I have not named it.
    Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. WildFlower
      
      Lion
      
      I can see the difference in the pattern of the abdomen but without a full body top view I would not be able to tell them apart. Posted 9 years ago
    2. Vodkaman
      
      Lion
      
      If you witnessed an interaction, then I would say go for it, but a top view would be useful, especially to help others in future.
      
      Dave Posted 9 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

That's a good shot Martin... they're so tiny.
Isn't it amazing how many new ones have been found in the past year or two.
Still haven't found my first and missed seeing Leuba's. :( Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago

Back Water Fox

Lion

I,m not much into spiders but i can appreciate a good shot. Well done . Posted 9 years ago

Doris Charles

Bullet Ant

Unusal face this peacock spider, beautiful colouring great closeup i have this on my files it it venomous, have not got any data on it where is it originated from, would like some information on the spider please. Posted 9 years ago

Doris Charles

Bullet Ant

Ah i see its from Australia and New Zealand. Posted 9 years ago

Doris Charles

Bullet Ant

Unusal face this peacock spider, beautiful colouring great closeup i have this on my files it it venomous, have not got any data on it where is it originated from, would like some information on the spider please. Posted 9 years ago

The Peacock jumping spider

Dunn's Peacock Spider - pavo means peacock - is widely distributed across the southernmost parts of Australia, from Tasmania and Victoria in the east to the southwestern corner of Western Australia.

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Species identified by WildFlower