Maratus chrysomelas

Variable Peacock Spider at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Maratus chrysomelas at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2023
Maratus chrysomelas at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2023
Maratus chrysomelas at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Maratus chrysomelas 15 Apr 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Maratus vespertilio 15 Apr 2023 CarbonAI
Maratus chrysomelas 15 Apr 2023 CathB

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Nearby sightings

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Leptozestis and Trachydora (genera) (A cosmet moth) at Aranda Bushland - 30 Mar 2024 by CathB
Lasiosticha opimella (A Pyralid moth) at Aranda Bushland - 30 Mar 2024 by CathB
Pycnostictus seriatus (Common Bandwing) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2024 by CathB
Stagmatophora argyrostrepta (A cosmet moth) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2024 by CathB
Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2024 by CathB
Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2024 by CathB
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Aranda Bushland - 10 Mar 2024 by CathB
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Aranda Bushland - 24 Feb 2024 by CathB
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Aranda Bushland - 24 Feb 2024 by CathB
Casbia farinalis (Bleached Casbia) at Aranda Bushland - 24 Feb 2024 by CathB
Oxythecta acceptella (Scat Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 10 Feb 2024 by CathB
Eulechria contentella (A concealer moth) at Aranda Bushland - 31 Jan 2024 by CathB
Sedenia cervalis (A Crambid moth (Spilomelinae)) at Aranda Bushland - 31 Jan 2024 by CathB
Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi (Narrow Rock Fern) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Aranda Bushland - 14 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Sep 2023 by CathB
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Sep 2023 by CathB
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Ligustrum sinense (Narrow-leaf Privet, Chinese Privet) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Conium maculatum (Hemlock) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi (Narrow Rock Fern) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Cheilanthes sp. (Rock Fern) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 30 Jul 2023 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) leichardti at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jul 2023 by CathB
Leucopogon attenuatus (Small-leaved Beard Heath) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by lbradley
Stagmatophora argyrostrepta (A cosmet moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by CathB
Pycnostictus seriatus (Common Bandwing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by CathB
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by CathB
Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by CathB
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by lbradley
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa (A Bristle fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Bathyllus albicinctus (Spittlebug, Froghopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by CathB
Diphucrania aurocyanea (A jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by CathB
Panicum capillare/hillmanii (Exotic/Invasive Panic Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by lbradley
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by CathB
Eulechria electrodes (Yellow Eulechria Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by CathB
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by CathB
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by CathB
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Ranunculus lappaceus (Australian Buttercup) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by CathB
Deroceras laeve (Marsh Slug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by CathB
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by CathB
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by CathB
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by CathB
Pseudaeolus sp. (genus) (A click beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by CathB
Acacia cultriformis (Knife Leaf Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Aug 2022 by lbradley
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Aug 2022 by lbradley
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by CathB
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by CathB
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2021 by CathB
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2021 by CathB
Artoriopsis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Artoriopsis wolf spider) at Holt, ACT - 7 Oct 2021 by CathB
Ranunculus lappaceus (Australian Buttercup) at Holt, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Thalerotricha mylicella (A concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Holt, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paratettix argillaceus (A pygmy grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Holt, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paederus sp. (genus) (Whiplash rove beetle) at Holt, ACT - 3 Sep 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Holt, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by CathB
Stuartina muelleri (Spoon Cudweed) at Holt, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by CathB
Tineidae (family) (Clothes moths (Tineidae)) at Holt, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by CathB
Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Holt, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by CathB
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Jubeyjubes
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Oct 2019 by Jubeyjubes
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by CathB
Leucopogon attenuatus (Small-leaved Beard Heath) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Aug 2019 by Riko
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 31 Jul 2019 by CathB
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Aug 2017 by CathB
Leucopogon attenuatus (Small-leaved Beard Heath) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Aug 2017 by CathB

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  • 14 Apr 2023 05:00 PM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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