Maratus harrisi

14 Harris's Peacock spider at Mount Clear, ACT

Maratus harrisi at Mount Clear, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
Maratus harrisi at Mount Clear, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Maratus harrisi 29 Nov 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Maratus harrisi 29 Nov 2020 DerekC

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

29 Nov 2020

An amazing looking spider not often seen

5 comments

Harrisi wrote:
   29 Nov 2020
Well done Derek! Would you mind emailing me regards some details of the sighting? Have been keeping records of this particular species for some years now....
AaronClausen wrote:
   30 Nov 2020
This is a very famous species.
   30 Nov 2020
Harris wants some more details on harrisi.
AaronClausen wrote:
   30 Nov 2020
User "Harrisi" on this website is that actual spider talking.
Harrisi wrote:
   30 Nov 2020
Unfortunately will not be able to visit Booroomba rocks (track) this season, where the original 'population'(and holotype) was discovered. Good to have another sighting/location within the ACT. This species has now been found in various parts of NSW, TAS and VIC. My record at the Grampians is the furthest west record to my knowledge...

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2020 06:38 AM Recorded on
  • DerekC Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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