Maratus vespertilio

Bat-like peacock spider at Bruce, ACT

Maratus vespertilio at Bruce, ACT - 13 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Maratus vespertilio 15 Oct 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Maratus vespertilio 15 Oct 2018 Harrisi

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Have only ever seen this species a few times on Black Mountain. Seen as leaving the wildflower ramble just outside carpark, on leaf litter.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 13 Oct 2018 11:25 AM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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