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Short answer: Peacock spiders (genus Maratus) are tiny Australian jumping spiders, most only about 4 to 6 millimeters long. Males raise a brightly colored flap on the abdomen, like a peacock's tail, and court females with leg waves, vibrations and side-to-side steps.

Females may attack males whose display fails to impress. The footage shows a male displaying.

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What should you know about JUMP!?

Quick facts. Each one stands alone and has a stable ID you can cite.

  1. Peacock spiders are Maratus.

    DD-343-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus)

  2. Most are 4 to 6 mm long.

    DD-343-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Size)

Video transcript: JUMP!: A Male Peacock Spider Courts With a Fan of Color and a Dance

Did you know the jumping peacock spider is a tiny, yet vibrant species known for its striking colors and impressive courtship displays? Males of the species raise a brightly colored flap on their abdomen, much like a peacock's tail, and perform a unique dance to attract females. This dance includes rhythmic leg waves, abdomen vibrations, and intricate side-to-side movements. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

A male peacock spider courts with a fan of color and a dance. The spider is only a few millimeters long.

  1. Exhibit A

    Genus

    Peacock spiders are Maratus.

  2. Exhibit B

    Size

    Most are 4 to 6 mm long.

  3. Exhibit C

    Flap

    Males raise a colored flap.

  4. Exhibit D

    Dance

    They wave legs and vibrate.

  5. Exhibit E

    Range

    Most live in Australia.

Questions people ask about JUMP!

Where do most peacock spiders live?

Endemic mostly.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus) · Wikipedia: Maratus

Who displays?

Courtship.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Size) · Wikipedia: Maratus

What do males raise?

Colorful.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Flap) · Wikipedia: Maratus

About how big are they?

Tiny.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Dance) · Wikipedia: Maratus

What kind of spider?

Salticidae.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Range) · Wikipedia: Maratus

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5 questions, all from this case file. Answers are revealed instantly.

  1. Where do most peacock spiders live?

    1. Australia
    2. Canada
    3. Iceland
    4. Peru
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    Answer: A. Australia Endemic mostly. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus) · Wikipedia: Maratus

  2. Who displays?

    1. Males
    2. Females
    3. Juveniles
    4. Both equally
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    Answer: A. Males Courtship. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Size) · Wikipedia: Maratus

  3. What do males raise?

    1. An abdominal flap
    2. Their fangs
    3. A web
    4. A leaf
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    Answer: A. An abdominal flap Colorful. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Flap) · Wikipedia: Maratus

  4. About how big are they?

    1. 4 to 6 mm
    2. 5 cm
    3. 20 cm
    4. 1 m
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    Answer: A. 4 to 6 mm Tiny. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Dance) · Wikipedia: Maratus

  5. What kind of spider?

    1. Jumping spider
    2. Orb weaver
    3. Tarantula
    4. Wolf spider
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    Answer: A. Jumping spider Salticidae. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Range) · Wikipedia: Maratus

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "JUMP!." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-343, last updated Oct 13, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/jump/

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