Maratus volans is a species in the jumping spider family (Salticidae), belonging to the genus Maratus (peacock spiders). These spiders are native to certain...

do not raise their abdomens like Maratus. All species of Maratus are found in Australia, with the exception of Maratus furvus from China. M. furvus was...

can increase their probability of mating success. Peacock spiders (Maratus volans) are exceptionally sexually dimorphic in appearance and signaling behavior...

two genera, Maratus Karsch 1878 and Saratus Otto & Hill 2017. Whereas only a single species of Saratus has been described, the genus Maratus includes a...

of spiders, which often selects for larger male size. In the species Maratus volans, the males are known for their characteristic colorful fan which attracts...

function as female attraction mechanisms, as seen in the peacock spider, Maratus volans, or in Habronattus pyrrithrix. Nuptial gifts play a vital role in safe...

which it constitutes the type species. The Australian "peacock spider", Maratus volans, has a range of superficial similarities to the species, such as green...