Species Maratus vespa Otto & Hill, 2016
- Maratus vespa Otto, J.C. & Hill, D.E. 2016. Seven new peacock spiders from Western Australia and South Australia (Araneae: Salticidae: Euophryini: Maratus. Peckhamia 141.1: 1-101 [68].
Type data:
Holotype WAM T145597, Lake Jasper, D'Entrecasteaux National Park, W.A. [34.42°S, 115.69°E].
Paratype(s) WAM T145598-612.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IBRA
WA: Warren (WAR)
Ecological Descriptors
Arthropod-feeder, carnivorous, litter, predator.
General References
Hill, D.E. & Otto, J.C. 2019. Courtship display of the peacock spider Maratus aquilus (Araneae: Salticidae: Euophryini). Peckhamia 196.1: 1-35 (Comparative descriptions of the courtship displays and a key to related spider species from SW W.A.)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2021 | SALTICIDAE Blackwall, 1841 | 08-Mar-2021 | MODIFIED | |
| 30-Sep-2019 | SALTICIDAE Blackwall, 1841 | 13-Aug-2019 | MODIFIED | Barry Richardson |
| SALTICIDAE Blackwall, 1841 | 02-Jun-2016 | ADDED | Barry Richardson |