Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae)
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
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Harrisi
wrote:
27 Dec 2025
i would agree this is a female M. harrisi, late in season though the females live a few weeks longer than the males as a general rule...
Maratus harrisi
NateKingsford
wrote:
14 Nov 2025
Hey @MMhoneybee, this one doesn't have any photos either
Unverified Jumping or peacock spider (Salticidae)
NateKingsford
wrote:
14 Nov 2025
Hey @MMhoneybee, there doesn't appear to be any photos for this sighting, could you please double check :)
Unverified Jumping or peacock spider (Salticidae)
Significant sightings
- Maratus mungaich at Pickering Brook, WA
- Maratus robinsoni at Oallen, NSW
- Maratus hesperus at Uriarra Village, ACT
- Myrmarachne (genus) at Sea Acres National Park
- Maratus harrisi at Kosciuszko National Park
- Maratus harrisi at Yaouk, NSW
- Maratus hesperus at Yaouk, NSW
- Maratus watagansi at ANBG
- Maratus hesperus at Tharwa, ACT
- Maratus harrisi at Yaouk, NSW
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