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Peacock Jumping Spider

Cosmophasis micarioides

Description:

Yes here he is again, my very favourite. I feel totally blessed to be living in the same area as these beautiful spiders.

Habitat:

Found on lower leaves of a large unidentified tree.


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17 Comments

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 months ago

Thank you Goody, Carol, Patty & jgorneau! Goody, they are quite common in this area believe it or not! These & black & metallic blue jumpers. Amazing!

Jakubko
Jakubko 11 months ago

Whoah!!

patty
patty 11 months ago

What an amazing and incredible spider!! I never thought a spider like this one existed ; thank you for sharing it. =)

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 months ago

Cool!

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 months ago

If I ever make it to Queensland, I'm definitely searching for this spider! Thank you for sharing. :-)

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 months ago

Thank you all for your lovely comments :))

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 11 months ago

Gorgeous spider!

Anne Marie McCaffrey
Anne Marie McCaffrey 11 months ago

What a colorful spider - very nice.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 months ago

Wow! The color is amazing! Most of our jumpers are not that flashy. ;)

pmbagga
pmbagga 11 months ago

Very nice spotting !!

Manaswini
Manaswini 11 months ago

Nice pic, have never seen such a colourful spider...

Argy Bee
Argy Bee 11 months ago

That's a living gem Leanne.

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 11 months ago

Great Pic Leanne

ScottHarte
ScottHarte 11 months ago

great find! cool colors on it

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 months ago

Thank you Sachin & Viv :) Yes, his head doesn't seem to match the rest of him. It's what makes him so special.

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 11 months ago

Well done Leanne! Interesting mix of markings on this beauty ö

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 11 months ago

Wonderful Spotting,

Queensland, Australia

Lat: -21.43, Long: 149.20

Spotted on Jun 1, 2012
Submitted on Jun 1, 2012

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