Maratus vespertilio

4 Bat-like peacock spider at Cook, ACT

Maratus vespertilio at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021
Maratus vespertilio at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021
Maratus vespertilio at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021
Maratus vespertilio at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021
Maratus vespertilio at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Maratus vespertilio 10 Nov 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Maratus vespertilio 10 Nov 2021 CathB

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I disturbed the female while weeding and as I was watching her, the male approached and started to display. However, when she turned round he lost interest and departed. Perhaps he realised she was more interested in her juicy aphid.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 8 Nov 2021 11:27 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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