Maratus vespertilio
4 Bat-like peacock spider at Cook, ACT
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| Maratus vespertilio | MichaelMulvaney | 10 Nov 2021 | |
| Maratus vespertilio | CathB | 10 Nov 2021 |
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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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Location information
- Places Cook, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- CathB Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Maratus vespertilio Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae) Spiders
Species information
- Maratus vespertilio Scientific name
- Bat-like peacock spider Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 820.1m Recorded at altitude
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5 / 7
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