This article appeared in the March/April 2021 issue of Discover magazine as "Dream Weaver." For more stories like this, become a subscriber.
The Bewitching Dance of Australia's Peacock Spiders
Each species of tiny peacock spider has a unique, dramatic abdomen and courtship display.
By Jesse Hawley
May 6, 2021 7:50 PMMay 7, 2021 8:18 PM
Maratus volans, the “flying” peacock spider. (Credit: JÜrgen Otto)
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