_X8A0591 (1) peacock spider Maratus volans baby

    a few days old - 1 mm long.
    More pictures in the set www.flickr.com/photos/59431731@N05/sets/72157632516579135/
    If you want to know what the adults look like and see their remarkable behaviour go to my flickr set www.flickr.com/photos/59431731@N05/sets/72157625910288895/
    and YouTube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GgAbyYDFeg For updates and other links www.facebook.com/PeacockSpider

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    1. keltxo (4 months ago | reply)

      I could'n believe i would say something like this ever but... even such as spider babys are cute. I's incredible how the exoskeleton is semitransparent in the legs i'm really amused with your pics!

    2. bug_girl_mi (4 months ago | reply)

      OMG, it looks like a tiny sloth! Thanks for the baby photos :)

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