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Male peacock spiders are brightly colored with iridescent scales and hairs that are used to attract females for mating

Updated on May 14, 2024April 10, 2023

These spiders are mostly found in Australia. 

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Male Peacock Spiders have a sparkly, colorful fan that they will wave while dancing for mates

Updated on May 18, 2024January 18, 2023

Peacock spiders have fans or flaps on the abdomen that are made of brightly colored and iridescent scales and hairs. These spiders are mostly found in Australia. 

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