This species is one of a few Maratus to lack an extendable flap. However it waves its shiny, colourful abdomen and legs like much like those with a flap. It has a fringe, reduced in some specimens. Initially when it was called Lycidas anomalus it meant the unusual Lycidas, which doesn't make sense since it was the only Lycidas, so how could it be compared to any others? Presumably Karsch considered it an unusual Maratus which he referred to in the description. Variations show colours including turquoise and purples on the abdomen depending on the angle of view. This species, the type for Lycidas Karsch 1878, has been redescribed from the type specimen twice.

This species is one of a few Maratus to lack an extendable flap. However it waves its shiny, colourful abdomen and legs like much like those with a flap. It has a fringe, reduced in some specimens. Initially when it was called Lycidas anomalus it meant the unusual Lycidas, which doesn't make sense since it was the only Lycidas, so how could it be compared to any others? Presumably Karsch considered it an unusual Maratus which he referred to in the description. Variations show colours including turquoise and purples on the abdomen depending on the angle of view. This species, the type for Lycidas Karsch 1878, has been redescribed from the type specimen twice.

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This species is one of a few Maratus to lack an extendable flap. However it waves its shiny, colourful abdomen and legs like much like those with a flap. It has a fringe, reduced in some specimens. Initially when it was called Lycidas anomalus it meant the unusual Lycidas, which doesn't make sense since it was the only Lycidas, so how could it be compared to any others? Presumably Karsch considered it an unusual Maratus which he referred to in the description. Variations show colours including turquoise and purples on the abdomen depending on the angle of view. This species, the type for Lycidas Karsch 1878, has been redescribed from the type specimen twice.

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This species is one of a few Maratus to lack an extendable flap. However it waves its shiny, colourful abdomen and legs like much like those with a flap. It has a fringe, reduced in some specimens. Initially when it was called Lycidas anomalus it meant the unusual Lycidas, which doesn't make sense since it was the only Lycidas, so how could it be compared to any others? Presumably Karsch considered it an unusual Maratus which he referred to in the description. Variations show colours including turquoise and purples on the abdomen depending on the angle of view. This species, the type for Lycidas Karsch 1878, has been redescribed from the type specimen twice.

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The male has prominent spots like a leopard, hence the name. Note the pair of vertical yellow orange stripes on each flap of the fan. This species is known only from areas near the southern coast of Western Australia.

The male has prominent spots like a leopard, hence the name. Note the pair of vertical yellow orange stripes on each flap of the fan. This species is known only from areas near the southern coast of Western Australia.

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The male has prominent spots like a leopard, hence the name. Note the pair of vertical yellow orange stripes on each flap of the fan. This species is known only from areas near the southern coast of Western Australia.

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The male has prominent spots like a leopard, hence the name. Note the pair of vertical yellow orange stripes on each flap of the fan. This species is known only from areas near the southern coast of Western Australia.

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Known as the Coastal Peacock Spider, this spider is common on plants in coastal sand dunes in the vicinity of Perth. Males have a remarkable semaphore display, and a large fringe comprised of long, bicoloured setae around the fan.

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Known as the Coastal Peacock Spider, this spider is common on plants in coastal sand dunes in the vicinity of Perth. Males have a remarkable semaphore display, and a large fringe comprised of long, bicoloured setae around the fan.

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Known as the Coastal Peacock Spider, this spider is common on plants in coastal sand dunes in the vicinity of Perth. Males have a remarkable semaphore display, and a large fringe comprised of long, bicoloured setae around the fan.

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Known as the Coastal Peacock Spider, this spider is common on plants in coastal sand dunes in the vicinity of Perth. Males have a remarkable semaphore display, and a large fringe comprised of long, bicoloured setae around the fan.

Males resemble M. caeruleus with respect to theircolouration, but have a prominent posteromedianblack spot and a more complex pattern of redscales on the fan.

Males resemble M. caeruleus with respect to theircolouration, but have a prominent posteromedianblack spot and a more complex pattern of redscales on the fan.

Males resemble M. caeruleus with respect to theircolouration, but have a prominent posteromedianblack spot and a more complex pattern of redscales on the fan.

Males resemble M. caeruleus with respect to theircolouration, but have a prominent posteromedianblack spot and a more complex pattern of redscales on the fan.

Maratus digitatus

Otto & Hill 2012

The male of this species has prominent, dull-green lateral flaps that can be extended but they are not part of the usual courtship display. The inflatable spinnerets are fringed with long white setae.

Maratus digitatus

Otto & Hill 2012

The male of this species has prominent, dull-green lateral flaps that can be extended but they are not part of the usual courtship display. The inflatable spinnerets are fringed with long white setae.

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Maratus digitatus

Otto & Hill 2012

The male of this species has prominent, dull-green lateral flaps that can be extended but they are not part of the usual courtship display. The inflatable spinnerets are fringed with long white setae.

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Maratus digitatus

Otto & Hill 2012

The male of this species has prominent, dull-green lateral flaps that can be extended but they are not part of the usual courtship display. The inflatable spinnerets are fringed with long white setae.

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‍Maratus pavonis (the common peacock spider)[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider (Salticidae), endemic to Australia, where it is found in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The species epithet, pavonis, derives from the Latin, pavo, pavonis, meaning "peacock".

The male holotype is tiny, measuring just 4.34 millimetres (0.171 in). In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

For its likeness and differences from Maratus splendens, see Otto & Hill (2011).

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‍Maratus pavonis (the common peacock spider)[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider (Salticidae), endemic to Australia, where it is found in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The species epithet, pavonis, derives from the Latin, pavo, pavonis, meaning "peacock".

The male holotype is tiny, measuring just 4.34 millimetres (0.171 in). In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

For its likeness and differences from Maratus splendens, see Otto & Hill (2011).

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‍Maratus pavonis (the common peacock spider)[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider (Salticidae), endemic to Australia, where it is found in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The species epithet, pavonis, derives from the Latin, pavo, pavonis, meaning "peacock".

The male holotype is tiny, measuring just 4.34 millimetres (0.171 in). In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

For its likeness and differences from Maratus splendens, see Otto & Hill (2011).

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‍Maratus pavonis (the common peacock spider)[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider (Salticidae), endemic to Australia, where it is found in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The species epithet, pavonis, derives from the Latin, pavo, pavonis, meaning "peacock".

The male holotype is tiny, measuring just 4.34 millimetres (0.171 in). In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

For its likeness and differences from Maratus splendens, see Otto & Hill (2011).

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Maratus harrisi is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family.It was described in 2011 and is native to the Australian Capital Territory.

The species is named after its discoverer, Stuart Harris, a Canberran vineyard worker and amateur photographer, who first came across the spider in Namadgi National Park in December 2008. Harris posted a photograph of the spider to his Flickr account soon after and it was noticed by spider researcher David Hill.

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Maratus harrisi is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family.It was described in 2011 and is native to the Australian Capital Territory.

The species is named after its discoverer, Stuart Harris, a Canberran vineyard worker and amateur photographer, who first came across the spider in Namadgi National Park in December 2008. Harris posted a photograph of the spider to his Flickr account soon after and it was noticed by spider researcher David Hill.

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Maratus harrisi is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family.It was described in 2011 and is native to the Australian Capital Territory.The species is named after its discoverer, Stuart Harris, a Canberran vineyard worker and amateur photographer, who first came across the spider in Namadgi National Park in December 2008. Harris posted a photograph of the spider to his Flickr account soon after and it was noticed by spider researcher David Hill.‍

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Maratus harrisi is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family.It was described in 2011 and is native to the Australian Capital Territory.

The species is named after its discoverer, Stuart Harris, a Canberran vineyard worker and amateur photographer, who first came across the spider in Namadgi National Park in December 2008. Harris posted a photograph of the spider to his Flickr account soon after and it was noticed by spider researcher David Hill.

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This species is probably the smallest peacock spider known so far, only 2.5 mm in length.

This species is probably the smallest peacock spider known so far, only 2.5 mm in length.

This species is probably the smallest peacock spider known so far, only 2.5 mm in length.

This species is probably the smallest peacock spider known so far, only 2.5 mm in length.

The spider was discovered in Sydney by the photographer Jürgen Otto. When taking a closer look at the spider, you will see the silhouette on an elephant on the back flaps of his body. It’s a very small spider, only about 2-5 millimeters so it’s necessary to use a magnifying glass or a powerful lens to perceive its particular beauty. It is a peculiar spider because when the spider does not carry out the courtship, it doubles its corporal zone of exhibition near its abdomen.

The spider was discovered in Sydney by the photographer Jürgen Otto. When taking a closer look at the spider, you will see the silhouette on an elephant on the back flaps of his body. It’s a very small spider, only about 2-5 millimeters so it’s necessary to use a magnifying glass or a powerful lens to perceive its particular beauty. It is a peculiar spider because when the spider does not carry out the courtship, it doubles its corporal zone of exhibition near its abdomen.

The spider was discovered in Sydney by the photographer Jürgen Otto. When taking a closer look at the spider, you will see the silhouette on an elephant on the back flaps of his body. It’s a very small spider, only about 2-5 millimeters so it’s necessary to use a magnifying glass or a powerful lens to perceive its particular beauty. It is a peculiar spider because when the spider does not carry out the courtship, it doubles its corporal zone of exhibition near its abdomen.

The spider was discovered in Sydney by the photographer Jürgen Otto. When taking a closer look at the spider, you will see the silhouette on an elephant on the back flaps of his body. It’s a very small spider, only about 2-5 millimeters so it’s necessary to use a magnifying glass or a powerful lens to perceive its particular beauty. It is a peculiar spider because when the spider does not carry out the courtship, it doubles its corporal zone of exhibition near its abdomen.

Maratus jactatus (colloquially named sparklemuffin) is a species of the genusMaratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Maratus Jactatus have the ability to jump lengths up to 50 times their size of about 10mm.  The female has a cryptically colored back, whereas the male has the colorful back. They have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in a courtship display, during which they extend their median and posterior fringed spinnerets. They also spread the flaps from over their inflated opisthomal plate, revealing unique iridescent blue scales "interrupted by three bold transverse bands of red-orange to orange pigmented scales." A male presents both the extended spinnets and his expanded and inflated opisthoma as he faces the female that he courts. However, depending on the colors of the male, the female may be more likely to go to another male or not be attracted to certain males.

Maratus jactatus (colloquially named sparklemuffin) is a species of the genusMaratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Maratus Jactatus have the ability to jump lengths up to 50 times their size of about 10mm.  The female has a cryptically colored back, whereas the male has the colorful back. They have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in a courtship display, during which they extend their median and posterior fringed spinnerets. They also spread the flaps from over their inflated opisthomal plate, revealing unique iridescent blue scales "interrupted by three bold transverse bands of red-orange to orange pigmented scales." A male presents both the extended spinnets and his expanded and inflated opisthoma as he faces the female that he courts. However, depending on the colors of the male, the female may be more likely to go to another male or not be attracted to certain males.

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Maratus jactatus (colloquially named sparklemuffin) is a species of the genusMaratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Maratus Jactatus have the ability to jump lengths up to 50 times their size of about 10mm.  The female has a cryptically colored back, whereas the male has the colorful back. They have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in a courtship display, during which they extend their median and posterior fringed spinnerets. They also spread the flaps from over their inflated opisthomal plate, revealing unique iridescent blue scales "interrupted by three bold transverse bands of red-orange to orange pigmented scales." A male presents both the extended spinnets and his expanded and inflated opisthoma as he faces the female that he courts. However, depending on the colors of the male, the female may be more likely to go to another male or not be attracted to certain males.

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Maratus jactatus (colloquially named sparklemuffin) is a species of the genusMaratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Maratus Jactatus have the ability to jump lengths up to 50 times their size of about 10mm.  The female has a cryptically colored back, whereas the male has the colorful back. They have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in a courtship display, during which they extend their median and posterior fringed spinnerets. They also spread the flaps from over their inflated opisthomal plate, revealing unique iridescent blue scales "interrupted by three bold transverse bands of red-orange to orange pigmented scales." A male presents both the extended spinnets and his expanded and inflated opisthoma as he faces the female that he courts. However, depending on the colors of the male, the female may be more likely to go to another male or not be attracted to certain males.

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Maratus australis is a close relative of the eastern M. tasmanicus Otto & Hill 2013 ( Figure 18 ). We previously identified a peacock spider from Eucla in a photograph of a male posted by Framenau ( 2009 ) as M. tasmanicus ( Otto & Hill 2013 ) , but now consider this to be a M. australis . Male M. australis can be distinguished by the appearance of the pedipalps from the front, each with a dark dorsal stripe

fringed with white setae, black metatarsi III, the presence of a wider median thoracic band behind the eye region, separation of the median stripes of the fan, and separation of the two lateral red-orange stripes at each anterior lateral margin of the fan.

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Maratus australis is a close relative of the eastern M. tasmanicus Otto & Hill 2013 ( Figure 18 ). We previously identified a peacock spider from Eucla in a photograph of a male posted by Framenau ( 2009 ) as M. tasmanicus ( Otto & Hill 2013 ) , but now consider this to be a M. australis . Male M. australis can be distinguished by the appearance of the pedipalps from the front, each with a dark dorsal stripe

fringed with white setae, black metatarsi III, the presence of a wider median thoracic band behind the eye region, separation of the median stripes of the fan, and separation of the two lateral red-orange stripes at each anterior lateral margin of the fan.

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Maratus australis is a close relative of the eastern M. tasmanicus Otto & Hill 2013 ( Figure 18 ). We previously identified a peacock spider from Eucla in a photograph of a male posted by Framenau ( 2009 ) as M. tasmanicus ( Otto & Hill 2013 ) , but now consider this to be a M. australis . Male M. australis can be distinguished by the appearance of the pedipalps from the front, each with a dark dorsal stripe

fringed with white setae, black metatarsi III, the presence of a wider median thoracic band behind the eye region, separation of the median stripes of the fan, and separation of the two lateral red-orange stripes at each anterior lateral margin of the fan.

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Maratus australis is a close relative of the eastern M. tasmanicus Otto & Hill 2013 ( Figure 18 ). We previously identified a peacock spider from Eucla in a photograph of a male posted by Framenau ( 2009 ) as M. tasmanicus ( Otto & Hill 2013 ) , but now consider this to be a M. australis . Male M. australis can be distinguished by the appearance of the pedipalps from the front, each with a dark dorsal stripe

fringed with white setae, black metatarsi III, the presence of a wider median thoracic band behind the eye region, separation of the median stripes of the fan, and separation of the two lateral red-orange stripes at each anterior lateral margin of the fan.

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Maratus mungaich, the banksia peacock spider,[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to Western Australia.

The species was first described in 1995 by Julianne Waldock. In 2013 she described a species-group for Maratus mungaich.

In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

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Maratus mungaich, the banksia peacock spider,[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to Western Australia.

The species was first described in 1995 by Julianne Waldock. In 2013 she described a species-group for Maratus mungaich.

In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

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Maratus mungaich, the banksia peacock spider,[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to Western Australia.

The species was first described in 1995 by Julianne Waldock. In 2013 she described a species-group for Maratus mungaich.

In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

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Maratus mungaich, the banksia peacock spider,[citation needed] is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to Western Australia.

The species was first described in 1995 by Julianne Waldock. In 2013 she described a species-group for Maratus mungaich.

In courtship, males in the Maratus genus extend their elongated third legs, and only the male is so brightly and beautifully coloured.

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Maratus personatus (the species name derives from the Latin for masked), blueface belongs to the growing family of peacock spiders – dazzling little Australian natives that are just 3 to 5 millimetres long. As the name suggests, the males use vivid colours to attract females. But unlike other peacock spiders, the male M. personatus does not have a fan-like abdomen that it extends while trying to court females. Instead, it relies on its blue mask and the characteristic white banding around it to lure lady spiders.

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Maratus personatus (the species name derives from the Latin for masked), blueface belongs to the growing family of peacock spiders – dazzling little Australian natives that are just 3 to 5 millimetres long. As the name suggests, the males use vivid colours to attract females. But unlike other peacock spiders, the male M. personatus does not have a fan-like abdomen that it extends while trying to court females. Instead, it relies on its blue mask and the characteristic white banding around it to lure lady spiders.

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Maratus personatus (the species name derives from the Latin for masked), blueface belongs to the growing family of peacock spiders – dazzling little Australian natives that are just 3 to 5 millimetres long. As the name suggests, the males use vivid colours to attract females. But unlike other peacock spiders, the male M. personatus does not have a fan-like abdomen that it extends while trying to court females. Instead, it relies on its blue mask and the characteristic white banding around it to lure lady spiders.

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Maratus personatus (the species name derives from the Latin for masked), blueface belongs to the growing family of peacock spiders – dazzling little Australian natives that are just 3 to 5 millimetres long. As the name suggests, the males use vivid colours to attract females. But unlike other peacock spiders, the male M. personatus does not have a fan-like abdomen that it extends while trying to court females. Instead, it relies on its blue mask and the characteristic white banding around it to lure lady spiders.

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Maratus sceletus (colloquially named skeletorus) is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Described in 2015, they have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. The species name is derived from the Latin sceletus "skeleton", from its distinctive body pattern. Maratus sceletus is a small species, from 3.7 to 4.7 mm long. The male is black with prominent white stripes and markings across its carapace and legs.

Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in an elaborate courtship display. This involves the male raising his third legs and waving them around, flashing his underside, and sending vibrations to the female spider by shaking his body.

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Maratus sceletus (colloquially named skeletorus) is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Described in 2015, they have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. The species name is derived from the Latin sceletus "skeleton", from its distinctive body pattern. Maratus sceletus is a small species, from 3.7 to 4.7 mm long. The male is black with prominent white stripes and markings across its carapace and legs.

Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in an elaborate courtship display. This involves the male raising his third legs and waving them around, flashing his underside, and sending vibrations to the female spider by shaking his body.

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Maratus sceletus (colloquially named skeletorus) is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Described in 2015, they have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. The species name is derived from the Latin sceletus "skeleton", from its distinctive body pattern. Maratus sceletus is a small species, from 3.7 to 4.7 mm long. The male is black with prominent white stripes and markings across its carapace and legs.

Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in an elaborate courtship display. This involves the male raising his third legs and waving them around, flashing his underside, and sending vibrations to the female spider by shaking his body.

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Maratus sceletus (colloquially named skeletorus) is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Described in 2015, they have been collected only in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland. The species name is derived from the Latin sceletus "skeleton", from its distinctive body pattern. Maratus sceletus is a small species, from 3.7 to 4.7 mm long. The male is black with prominent white stripes and markings across its carapace and legs.

Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in an elaborate courtship display. This involves the male raising his third legs and waving them around, flashing his underside, and sending vibrations to the female spider by shaking his body.

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