Maratus calcitrans

1 Kicking peacock spider at Dunlop, ACT

Maratus calcitrans at Dunlop, ACT - 15 May 2020
Maratus calcitrans at Dunlop, ACT - 15 May 2020
Maratus calcitrans at Dunlop, ACT - 15 May 2020
Maratus calcitrans at Dunlop, ACT - 15 May 2020
Maratus calcitrans at Dunlop, ACT - 15 May 2020
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Identification history

Maratus calcitrans 23 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Maratus sp. (genus) 20 May 2020 CathB

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A juvenile peacock spider taking in the view from its roo-poo lookout. The pattern on the abdomen looks different from that of the M. calcitrans often seen in this area.

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   23 May 2020
Asked Stuart Harris about this one, who confirmed it was a juvenile M. calitrans

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 15 May 2020 01:25 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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