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Australian Peacock Spider — printable fact sheet
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Australian Peacock Spider
Maratus volans
The Australian Peacock Spider is a small, vividly colored jumping spider native to Australia, renowned for the spectacular courtship displays of the males. Males possess an iridescent, fan-like extension on their abdomen, which they raise and vibrate during intricate mating danc…
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- The intricate dances of male peacock spiders are so complex that some scientists have compared them to bird-of-paradise displays.
- Male Australian Peacock Spiders perform elaborate dances and display colorful abdominal flaps to woo females. Despite their dazzling appearance, they are harmless to humans and play a crucial role in controlling insect populations.
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