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Peacock Spider - Maratus volans

(Maratus volans - male) This picture is of the males Peacock spider during it's courtship display. This tiny spider is only 4mm long. When he sees a female he r...
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(Maratus volans - male) This picture is of the males Peacock spider during it's courtship display. This tiny spider is only 4mm long. When he sees a female he raises his third set of legs in the air and waves them to attract a female. When he has her attention he raises his abdomen and unfolds the yellow flaps and starts shaking it. While doing this he walks from side to side, it is very spectacular. Check out the video http:--www.flickr.com-photos-7901800@N03-10111992876- I could not post it onto Viewbug.
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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/60

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Nov, 2013

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aaaarrrrr just when i was off to bed , ha ha ha ha ha , i am gonna have nightmares; i know what i will do, have another glass of wine , ha ha ha ha , by the way that's a great shot