Maratus vespertilio is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Males expand their colourful abdominal flaps for display during courtship as well as in contests with other males.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bat-like Peacock Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Maratus
- Species
- Maratus vespertilio
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