Maratus tasmanicus insects I can't resist a motmot

I can't resist a motmot

My coworkers and I at the California Academy of Sciences lovingly refer to weevils in the genus Pachyrhynchus as "Easter egg weevils" — they come in a dizzying variety of colors and patterns that look genuinely hand-painted

The amiable peacock spider (Maratus amabilis) is a tiny spider with big flare

indigo water

Maratus australis can be found dancing along the south coast of Western Australia

Maratus tasmanicus insects I can't resist a motmotMaratus tasmanicus, a gorgeous peacock spider from Tasmania and the southeast coast of Western Australia. These teeny tiny jumping spiders may only reach up to 5mm in size, but their beautiful colors and dance moves deserve to be seen! Original painting Oil on 8 x 8 inch wood block, 1 5 8 inch deep.