Maratus hesperus is a species of Australian jumping spiders. It was first described by J. C. Otto & D. E. Hill in 2017, and has only been found in Australia...

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...

that act as light reflectors. The peacock spiders of Australia (genus Maratus) are notable for their bright structural colours in the males. While in...

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