Jumping Spiders

Jimena, Andalusia, Spain

Broadstairs, England, United Kingdom

Maratus pavonisThis is the male of a 'peacock spider' and they are found in the forest and gardens across Perth at this time of the year. I consider it a privilege to have found some in my garden this year. The male spiders of this genus attract mates by standing and lifting their 3rd legs into the air. They then make a beautiful display by lifting flaps from the side of their abdomen and tilting their abdomen. The display of a different species can be seen here: www.xs4all.nl/~ednieuw/australian/salticidae/Peacock_spid...Other maratus photos

Peacock spider - Jumping spiderI was down on my knees, looking at some Drosera plants and noticed this little spider on the Red Gum nut on the ground and was immediately awed by the colours it was reflecting. It is so beautiful. Have a look at Wildernesscam's "Peacock spider" he found on the coast. It is quite different than mine And different again from Farhan's Explore: Sep 30, 2009 #324

This little fellow (just a few mm) was spotted by a friend. It was so exciting to see it lift its abdomen and abdomen flaps. Maratus vespertilio More photos below.

While checking around the base of a Powder-Bark - Eucalyptus accedens tree today. I spied this beautiful jumping spider. These spiders attract mates by standing and lifting their 3rd legs into the air. They then make a beautiful display by lifting flaps from the side of their abdomen and tilting their abdomen. The display can be seen here: www.xs4all.nl/~ednieuw/australian/salticidae/Peacock_spid...This one lifted one leg to signal but then moved on jumping from one piece of bark to another. Such an amazing little spider to find. 4-5mm

They are so tiny but so beautiful and sneak up when you are least expecting them. I was checking for a different spider when this little fella came out waving his legs and looking, looking.I keep on going back to the spot to see if I can see it again but... not yet!!

This spider was sitting on a log near where the "Maratus sp" male came through

Jasper, Canada

Alcornocales N.P. Andalucia, Spain.

Alcornocales N.P. Andalucia, Spain

Alcornocales N.P. Andalucia, Spain.

Cradley, Malvern, Worcs. SO7347

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Silver Spring, District of Columbia, United States

Maratus hortorumWe went looking for spiders again yesterday. It had rained during the week and we were in for a cloudy day. We found 3 spiders for the day. One blue and gold one, one Lycidas chrysomelas and one Maratus mungaich.In December 2014 this spider was renamed Maratus hortorum The most distinguishing feature on the males is the two spots in the middle of the patterns on the abdomen.Previously it was known as Maratus mungaich