Maratus pavonis

Dunn's peacock spider at Higgins, ACT

Maratus pavonis at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Maratus pavonis at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Maratus pavonis at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Maratus pavonis at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Maratus pavonis at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
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Maratus pavonis 3 Nov 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Maratus pavonis 3 Nov 2019 AlisonMilton

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In the same place for four days now. Photo 2 shows a thread of web from one male's abdomen. Two males and one female. One male is quite active while the second is content to sit in the same spot for long periods, occasionally being disturbed by a passing ladybird (three species). This male and the female were within one inch of each other for quite a while but no interaction.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 2 Nov 2019 09:07 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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