This Peacock Spider from the south coast of WA is similar to and closely related to Maratus tasmanicus. It is found in leaf litter. Males have a large triangular fan with lobate flaps, each flap bearing a large black spot, and a narrow black line running along the front of each pedipalp. ♀ 6 mm
Male, Esperance WA
Photo Jürgen Otto
Mating pair, Esperance WA
Photo Jürgen Otto
