The 30 Most Beautiful Insects in the World
Coastal Peacock Spider
coastal peacock spider
MARTIN ANDERSON / 500PXGETTY IMAGES
What it is: Maratus speciosus
Where it's from: Southern Australia
What to know: Like your great-aunt who lives in South Beach, the coastal peacock spider doesn’t believe in dressing down. Made famous by several viral videos, male spiders perform a complex dance routine to court females—and just like their namesake bird, their fabulous colors play a huge role.
coastal peacock spider
MARTIN ANDERSON / 500PXGETTY IMAGES
What it is: Maratus speciosus
Where it's from: Southern Australia
What to know: Like your great-aunt who lives in South Beach, the coastal peacock spider doesn’t believe in dressing down. Made famous by several viral videos, male spiders perform a complex dance routine to court females—and just like their namesake bird, their fabulous colors play a huge role.
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