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Peacock spiders are a type of jumping spider that is most commonly found in southern Australia, though one species can also be found in China.
They belong to the genus Maratus, which is thought to contain 108 species in total. They are tiny spiders, often less than 4mm long and the size of a small grain of rice.
Most species’ males are known for the incredible, iridescent coloration on their abdomens, which they use to attract females through a unique courtship ‘dancing’ routine.
The purpose of this unusual coloration is to attract females, which seem entranced by the bright patterns and dancing display of the males. However, the male might be eaten by the female he is trying to attract if they are unwilling to mate and continue to provoke them.
Despite their size, peacock spiders are excellent, and extremely agile, hunters. The have eight eyes which give them excellent vision as well as depth perception. Unsurprisingly they also have well developed colour vision and are able to distinguish between different shades much like many birds can.
Peacock spiders are a type of jumping spider that is most commonly found in southern Australia, though one species can also be found in China.
They belong to the genus Maratus, which is thought to contain 108 species in total. They are tiny spiders, often less than 4mm long and the size of a small grain of rice.
Most species’ males are known for the incredible, iridescent coloration on their abdomens, which they use to attract females through a unique courtship ‘dancing’ routine.
The purpose of this unusual coloration is to attract females, which seem entranced by the bright patterns and dancing display of the males. However, the male might be eaten by the female he is trying to attract if they are unwilling to mate and continue to provoke them.
Despite their size, peacock spiders are excellent, and extremely agile, hunters. The have eight eyes which give them excellent vision as well as depth perception. Unsurprisingly they also have well developed colour vision and are able to distinguish between different shades much like many birds can.