The sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) is a tiny spider that lives up to its vivacious name.This dazzling arachnid was given its moniker in 2015 by UC Berkeley PhD student Maddie ...

That’s exactly what happened with scientists studying peacock spiders in Australia. After puzzling over how the tiny spiders produce colorful rainbow patterns on their butts, researchers decided ...

With its colorful display and mesmerizing moves, the peacock spider is like a tiny, fuzzy disco ball. But believe it or not, the hilarious dance you’ll see in this video is actually serious ...

What Do Sparklemuffin Peacock Spiders Look Like? These are very, very small spider species. Adults typically measure about 0.16 to 0.2 inches (4 to 5 millimeters) in length. As is the case with ...

The sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) is a tiny spider that lives up to its vivacious name. This dazzling arachnid was given its moniker in 2015 by UC Berkeley PhD student Maddie Girard ...