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Close-up of a peacock spider, Maratus volans, showing its vibrant, multicolored body and raised legs on a pale surface.
Britannica editor Melissa Petruzello smiling in front of bookshelves, with a blue speech bubble reading "ask a Britannica editor" above her head.
Mating dance
A male peacock spider (Maratus gemmifer) displays a vibrant blue and red fan on its abdomen while standing on green and brown plant stems.
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Why You Should Love the Peacock Spider
This little guy can dance to the “Y.M.C.A.”
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Mating dance
A male peacock spider (Maratus volans) performing his mating dance. His...
Video: crbellette—Creatas Video+/Getty Images

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Peacock spider
A male peacock spider (Maratus volans) engaging in a courtship dance with...
© Martin Anderson—500px/Getty Images
Proud as a peacock…spider
A male peacock spider (Maratus gemmifer) dancing to impress a mate in Western...
© Robbie Goodall—Moment/Getty Images
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