Maratus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Peacock spider at Murrumbateman, NSW

Maratus sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Oct 2021 02:58 PM
Maratus sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Oct 2021 02:58 PM
Maratus sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Oct 2021 02:58 PM
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Maratus sp. (genus) 13 Oct 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Maratus sp. (genus) 12 Oct 2021 SimoneC

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Very small, possibly a female Maratus pardus https://www.peacockspider.org/females#/maratus-pardus-3/

3 comments

Harrisi wrote:
   12 Oct 2021
Is definitely not a M. pardus, these have only every been recorded in WA. More likely a sub adult M. pavonis, is that what you meant? For future reference, is ideal is you can take a shot of the spider from the front, to see the eyes and pedipalps which are critical in gaining an ID. A side shot can also be helpful..
SimoneC wrote:
   13 Oct 2021
Thanks for the location info on M. pardus I couldn’t find a reference. I do try to take a front and a side-on photo but sometimes they get away!
amiessmacro wrote:
   21 Oct 2022
@SimoneC i just saw one today same suburb

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