Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae)

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A good introduction to Australian Jumping & Peacock Spiders can be found at:

http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1096

Also view a catelogue of Australian peacock spiders at:

http://www.arachne.org.au/_dbase_upl/PECKHAMIA_148.1.pdf

Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae)

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KorinneM wrote:

21 Jan 2025

@YumiCallaway it wasn't a species that I'd encountered juveniles of before, so wanted to be on teh safe side. I am giggling slightly looking back at my 'younger' self with wanting to post also because I was happy with teh photos. Thanks for IDing!

Maratus scutulatus

YumiCallaway wrote:

21 Jan 2025

Just going through this collection of your sightings @KorinneM ! They are indeed the same species, and can be put under one sighting next time if it so suits, as accurate abundance data can be valuable too. Love your enthusiasm and the photos are superb! :)

Maratus scutulatus

NateKingsford wrote:

21 Jan 2025

Opisthoncus cf. quadratarius

Opisthoncus sp. (genus)

YumiCallaway wrote:

21 Jan 2025

Will take a closer look at this one, looks like a subadult male M. griseus which is the updated name for Hypoblemum albovittatum. Great work researching @KerriLee and thanks @RossMannell for the sighting!

Maratus griseus

YumiCallaway wrote:

21 Jan 2025

Hi @WattaWanderer the genus Hypoblemum has been moved into Maratus (the genus for peacock spiders) now! The species name has been slightly adjusted along with the genus change.

Maratus scutulatus