Maratus pavonis

6 Dunn's peacock spider at Fyshwick, ACT

Maratus pavonis at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
Maratus pavonis at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
Maratus pavonis at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
Maratus pavonis at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
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Maratus pavonis 16 Nov 2019 michaelb
Maratus pavonis 15 Nov 2019 Harrisi

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3 comments

Boagshoags wrote:
   12 Sep 2021
What plants are these guys associated with?
Harrisi wrote:
   12 Sep 2021
No so much plant spp. but more generally eucalyptus woodland and specifically the leaf litter it produces. M. pavonis is the peacock spider you are most likely to encounter in and around your home for the next few months..
Boagshoags wrote:
   12 Sep 2021
Awesome. Thanks. I’ll look on the ground.

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