#maratus volans

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Prancing Peacock Spiders

Maratus volans is perhaps the most widely known member of the genus Maratus, also known as peacock spiders-- part of the jumping spider family-- which contains 108 recognised species. Maratus volans is common across Australia and the island of Tasmania, and occur in a variety of habitats. They are most commonly found among leaf litter and dry vegetation, especially in dunes, grasslands, and sparse deciduous forests.

Peacock spiders like M. volans are extraordinarily small; both sexes only reach about 5 mm (0.19 in) in length. Members of the Maratus genus are famous for the male’s coloration, and M. volans is no exception; the abdomen is covered in brightly colored microscopic scales or modified hair which they can unfold for mating displays. Some males can also change the color of their scales, and the hairs can reflect both visible and ultraviolet light. Female M. volans lack this distinctive coloration, and are a drab grayish brown.

Reproduction for M. volans occurs in the spring, from August to December. During this period, males will approach females and raise their patterned abdomens and third pair of legs for display. He then approaches, vibrating the fan-like tail, and dances from side to side. If a female is receptive, he then mounts her; if not, she may attempt to attack and feed on him. This may also occur post-copulation. In December, the female creates a nest in a warm hollow in the ground where she lays her eggs. Each cluch contains between 6 and 15 eggs, though females typically lay several clutches. Male M. volans hatch the following August, while females typically hatch in September. Both sexes mature quickly and typically only live about a year.

Like other jumping spiders, peacock spiders like M. volans do not weave webs. Instead, they hunt during the day time using their highly developed eyesight. These spiders are also able to jump over 40 times their body length, which allows them to pounce on unsuspecting prey like flies, moths, ants, crickets, and other, much larger spiders. Other spiders are also common predators of M. volans, as well as wasps, birds, frogs, and lizards.

Conservation status: None of the Maratus species have been evaluated by the IUCN. However, it is generally accepted that they are threatened by habitat destruction, like many other insects.

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Jurgen Otto 2 & 3

#maratus volans #Araneae #Salticidae #peacock spiders #jumping spiders #spiders #arachnids #arthropods #scrubland #scrubland arthropods #grasslands #grassland arthropods #deciduous forests #deciduous forest arthropods #oceania #australia #zoology #biology #animal facts

[life-on-our-planet]

🦚🕷peacock spider courtship display🕷🦚

Male peacock spiders will attempt to attract mates by using their colorful opisthosomal flaps and waving or vibrating their third legs. An interested female will respond by signaling with her third legs, but if the male persists after the female has expressed disinterest he risks being attacked and even eaten. video © Project Maratus

#spider #peacock spider #maratus volans #project maratus #australia #central coast #arachnida #araneae

[angelnumber27]

Maratus volans (Peacock spider)

#Maratus volans #peacock spider #jumping spider #spider #spiders #colors #colorful #aesthetic #animals #creatures #arachnids #orange #yellow #red #blue #jumping spiders #Salticidae #Australian spiders #australian wildlife #Australian animals #Australian creatures #Australia #arthropods #arthropoda #m. volans #salticinae #chelicerata #bugs #arachnid #nature

[artapir]

Pseudo-Egyptian pharaoh figurines from a panspermic seeding zone widely but informally referred to as Salticid Space.

#ai art #midjourney #egyptian #jumping spider #maratus volans #panspermia

[illusion-of-sea-axes]

Haven’t seen the new Spiderverse movie yet, but I got inspired to revisit my 2018 Spidersona and he has now been revitalized into something much more fun: Flyaway! (Included my first attempt at the Peacock Spidersona)

The ability to use his cape thing as a sort of glider comes from how one of the first specimens of Peacock Spider was claimed to be able to glide/fly with its little flaps. Even though that was later disproven, it’s a fun Spidersona feature! The neon sabers are inspired by the videos of peacock spiders with lightsabers on youtube. I love those.

(I’m still debating how he got his powers, I’ll have to get back to you on that)

#the stylized bit i did for the Flyaway page was SO MUCH FUN #spidersona #spiderman oc #my art #cw spider #tw spider #peacock spider #purposefully gave him a name so he has the same initials as the Maratus Volans hehe

[holmosexualitea]

I recently watched the new spiderverse movie and decided to design some spidersonas for Sherlock and John! Sherlock's is based off of a kind of spider called a 'Phidippus audax' and John's on the 'Maratus Volans' (or peacock jumping spider to be simple) !!!

I haven't really come up with a backstory for either of them and I don't know if I ever will but if I do I'll be updating y'all for sure!!

#sherlock #john watson #fanart #johnlock #sherlock fanart #sherlock holmes #bbc sherlock #art #sherlock art #bbc sherlock fanart #across the spiderverse #sherlock spiderverse au #my art

[mutant-distraction]

Maratus volans

Peacock Spider native to Australia

Michael Doe

[consult-sherlockholmes]

Do you have a favorite spider?

Moriarty

That is a difficult question, given that Araneae are so diverse. So determining an absolute favourite is complex.

Concerning venomous spiders, my favourites are of the genus Latrodectus, or widow spiders. Their venom latrotoxin is neurotoxic, it causes a release of presynaptic neurotransmitters, causing muscle cramps, pain, sweating, nausea and difficulty breathing. The females have much bigger venom glands and more venom, bite more often than males, who get eaten after mating, quite a fitting name, widow. The most venomous spider in the world, Phoneutria nigriventer or Brazilian wandering spider is also quite fascinating. It's venom is also neurotoxic, called PhTx3, a calcium channel blocker that inhibits glutamate release and reuptake of glumatate and calcium. This induces paralysis and loss of muslce control, difficulty breathing, severe pain, increased blood pressure and heart rate, vomiting and quite funnily enough priapism. Maybe not that funny. A bit.

Another species of spider that I find quite fascinating are peacock spiders Maratus volans. They have a keen eyesight and developed a special visual system that enables them to sense ultraviolet light as well. They do not use webs, but stalk and hunt their prey. But the most notable characteristic is their fascinating courtship ritual. The males have colourful abdomen flaps, thus the name peacock, which they vibrate, one pair of their legs raised up and clapping, while they dance for the female. Quite endearing. They make vibrating sounds with different patterns, as if to sing as well. Females choose a mate based on the quality of the dance, the visual display, vibrations, as well as eye contact. However, if the female is not pleased, she might attack, kill and eat the male. That could also happen during mating, cannibalising the male. Seems that is a reoccuring pattern in spiders. It is quite a clever strategy, in species where the male does not contribute anything to the rearing of the offspring, at least giving the female a nice meal to give her more energy for the exhaustive task of producing offspring. Maybe humans could learn something from spiders.

So those are my favourite spiders.

#roleplay #rp #sherlock roleplay #sherlock rp #sherlock holmes rp #sherlock holmes roleplay #sherlock replies #sherlock holmes replies #arachnids #araneae #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #sherlock #spiders #arachnology #biology #science #peacock spider #dancing spider #ask #animals #animal behavior #jim moriarty

[earthboundmusical]

context: the outfit for pokey's big flashy song in the hypothetical stage show of the earthbound musical. i saw it in a dream once so i took it and ran with it. specifically based on/colorpicked from the peacock jumping spider, maratus volans

kinda a draft so its a bit ugly

#EARTHBOUND THE MUSICAL #earthbound #mother 2 #porky minch #pokey minch

[iowasi]

2 and 16!

For the "Bugblr Ask Game"!

2. Favorite arachnid

The peacock spider (Maratus volans) is probably my fave!! They just have such cool little capes, and I love watching the videos of them dancing. ;w;

16. A bug you would chose to represent yourself

I honestly have no idea! There's a lot of bugs I think are really cool, but I'm not sure which would would fit my personality best... I am fond of the white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata), however!

(And additionally, when I was "assigned" a Pokesona in high school by a classmate, he picked Vivillon to represent me...)

#ask #ask game #anon #anonymous #bugblr #spider #insect #bug #personal

[xman99]

Maratus volans

#spider

[laba22ular10kalajengking]

Peacock Spider, Maratus volans Salticidae by Psithyrus on DevianArt.

#spider #nice picture #peacock spider #cute

[futurebird]

Invertober continues!

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Invertober 2022 Prompt List:

1. Beyer’s scarab beetle (Chrysina beyeri)

2. Giant African millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas)

3. European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis)

4. Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana)

5. Pipevine swallowtail (Battus philenor)

6. Scarlet skunk cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)

7. Green leafhopper (Cicadella viridis)

8. Pacific banana slug (Ariolimax columbianus)

9. American comb jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi)

10. Atlantic ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata)

11. Common buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia)

12. Eastern lubber grasshopper (Romalea microptera)

13. Bat star (Patiria miniata)

14. Dragon head caterpillar (Polyura athamas)

15. Giant Malaysian leaf insect (Pulchriphyllium giganteum)

16. Fuzzy golden nautilus (Allonautilus scrobiculatus)

17. Japanese oak silk moth (Antheraea yamamai)

18. Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus)

19. Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)

20. Oak treehopper (Platycotis vittata)

21. Atlas beetle (Chalcosoma atlas)

22. Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis)

23. Salt marsh moth (Estigmene acrea)

24. Pink velvet worm (Opisthopatus roseus)

25. Glass wing butterfly (Greta oto)

26. Peacock jumping spider (Maratus volans)

27. Squash bee (Peponapis pruinosa)

28. Jewel caterpillar (Acraga coa)

29. Zebra isopod (Armadillidium maculatum)

30. Peruvian leaf katydid (Typophyllum erosum)

31. Ghost mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa)

#invertober #invertebrates #invertober2022 #beetle #beetles #beetleposting

[spiderdaynightlive]

🚨🕷️PSA (Public Spider Announcement)🕷️🚨

To display your Bandai 'Diversity of Life' jumping spider figures in an aerial pose, the stand from the MAFEX Peter B Parker works pretty well!

Some posing advice:

leg pairs 1+2 forward, with leg pair 1 more straight forward (aimed at target), and leg pair 2 a tiny bit more out to the side. To show an unaimed jump, have both pairs 1 and 2 more out to the side.

3+4 back & straightened, since these (iirc which leg generates the most power depends on species) kicked off to jump

Butt flaps tucked in. Yes, the first dude who described the species guessed that the butt flaps were for gliding (hence the species name Maratus volans) but that was another case of the "making up stuff" part of scientific history

#i wish there were more posable spider figures #those felted ones are pretty great but most of the best makers of em are in japan and dont ship overseas #Public Spider Announcement

[ironheartedfae]

Do you have a favorite animal?

There are many interesting animals. I believe if I were to pick the most interesting to me it would be the jumping spider. Perhaps maratus volans specifically. It is quite colorful, and its introduced dances are lovely to watch.

#wickedsanon #spider mention tw

[anantdrinkingkoolaidd]

Something I wish I could do was meet kwazzi irl, as all octonauts fans wanna do, but I just know it would go HORRIBLY. Bc, we r very different in one way, which changes everything. He hates spiders, I adore them. And bc I cant go 5 seconds without telling people about the trapdoor spider, the cellar spider, or peacock jumping spider (specifically Maratus volans), he would’ve been terrified if we even got through half of a conversation. (I do recommend searching up the spiders I named, same with the sand spider, or I can do a post on them if y’all would like, so tell me if y’all would wanna see that ok toodles)

#octonauts #kwazzi #spiders