Maratus chrysomelas

Variable Peacock Spider at Theodore, ACT

Maratus chrysomelas at Theodore, ACT - 25 Apr 2022
Maratus chrysomelas at Theodore, ACT - 25 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Maratus chrysomelas 29 Apr 2022 owenh
Euophryinae sp. (Rockhopper) undescribed 25 Apr 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 25 Apr 2022 owenh

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5mm 'ish'

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owenh wrote:
   28 Apr 2022
Stuart Harris advises: 'That salticid is in fact Maratus chrysomelas. I can tell by its overall jizz plus the double white tarsi on legs three. Fairly common around ACT and maybe a warm autumn has seen early moult into a mature adult.'

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Nearby sightings

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Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Theodore, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Harrisi
Oiketicus sp. (genus) (A case moth) at Theodore, ACT - 27 Jul 2022 by owenh
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Poranthera microphylla (Small Poranthera) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Leucopogon attenuatus (Small-leaved Beard Heath) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Brachychiton populneus (Kurrajong) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Stypandra glauca (Nodding Blue Lily) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Pimelea linifolia subsp. linifolia (Queen of the Bush, Slender Rice-flower) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Pimelea linifolia subsp. linifolia (Queen of the Bush, Slender Rice-flower) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Hakea salicifolia (Willow-leaved Hakea) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by michaelb
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Theodore, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by AnneG1
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 12 Dec 2020 by Owen
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Theodore, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by Owen
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Theodore, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by Owen
Dissomorphia australiaria (Dissomorphia australiaria) at Theodore, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by Owen
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Theodore, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by Owen
Idalima affinis (A day flying moth) at Theodore, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by Owen
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Theodore, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Owen
Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Owen
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Theodore, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by Owen
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Theodore, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Owen
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Theodore, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Owen
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Mar 2020 by Owen
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Mar 2020 by Owen
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Theodore, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by Owen
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Theodore, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by Owen
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Oct 2019 by Owen
Taxeotis exsectaria (Ochre-headed Taxeotis) at Theodore, ACT - 12 Oct 2019 by Owen
Pimelea linifolia subsp. linifolia (Queen of the Bush, Slender Rice-flower) at Theodore, ACT - 5 Sep 2019 by Harrisi
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Theodore, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Owen
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Theodore, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Owen
Cassytha pubescens (Devil's Twine) at Theodore, ACT - 30 Apr 2019 by Owen
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Theodore, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by Owen
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at Theodore, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by Owen
Ardiosteres moretonella (Scruffy Case Moth) at Theodore, ACT - 15 Apr 2019 by Owen
Dichromodes consignata (Signed Heath Moth) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by Owen
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by Owen
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 19 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Ctenotus orientalis (Oriental Striped-skink) at Theodore, ACT - 16 Oct 2018 by Owen
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 16 Oct 2018 by Owen
Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Theodore, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Periscepta polysticta (Spotted Day Moth) at Theodore, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by Owen
Castiarina hilaris (A jewel beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 25 Dec 2017 by Owen
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Theodore, ACT - 25 Sep 2001 by michaelb
Pimelea linifolia subsp. linifolia (Queen of the Bush, Slender Rice-flower) at Theodore, ACT - 25 Sep 2001 by michaelb
Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Oct 1999 by michaelb

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  • 25 Apr 2022 09:35 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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