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Maratus amabilis Karsch 1878 Amiable Peacock spider

Maratus amabilis is the earliest described and therefore the type species for Peacock Spiders. The large black spots on the flaps of this species were mentioned in the original description. Ornamentation of the eye region and fan differs in each location where M. amabilis is found. The female rotates her abdomen 180° during sex. It is found in bush and heath in eastern NSW on the coast and inland and extends through Victoria, on the coast and in the hinterland. It is not part of any group of species, being quite distinct. If anything it may be connected with the pavonis splendens group. ♀ 5.5 mm ♂ 4.5 mm

Male Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW


Salticidae Maratus amabilis
Photo Jürgen Otto

Mating pair  Ku-ring-gai Chase NSW


Salticidae Maratus amabilis
Photo Jürgen Otto

Male  Ku-ring-gai Chase NSW


Salticidae Maratus amabilis

Mating pair and male with literature


Salticidae Maratus amabilis
Photos Jürgen Otto

Male Mt. Kaputar


maratys
Photo Jürgen Otto

 

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