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Little charmer

Image of Peacock Spiders

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Maratus hortorumWe went looking for spiders again yesterday. It had rained during the week and we were in for a cloudy day. We found 3 spiders for the day. One blue and gold one, one Lycidas chrysomelas and one Maratus mungaich.In December 2014 this spider was renamed Maratus hortorum The most distinguishing feature on the males is the two spots in the middle of the patterns on the abdomen.Previously it was known as Maratus mungaich

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