Maratus jactatus (colloquially named sparklemuffin) [2] is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Maratus jactatus are from the jumping spider group Salticidae. [3] The name jactatus is Latin for rocking - derived from their signature mating rituals.

2015年4月22日 · Scientists have identified the adorable arachnid as one of three recently discovered species of peacock spider in eastern Australia. Less than a quarter-inch (five millimeters) long, male peacock...

Explore the mesmerizing world of Sparklemuffin, one of the most vibrant and colorful peacock spiders ever discovered. Join us on this adventure as we uncover the secrets of Sparklemuffin's...

2025年1月15日 · 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 after they were discovered in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland, Australia.

2024年7月21日 · Sparklemuffin (Maratus jactatus) is a member of the Maratus genus, commonly known as peacock spiders. These spiders are named for their bright, iridescent colours and elaborate courtship dances, reminiscent of a peacock displaying its feathers.

2015年2月26日 · Two gorgeous new species of peacock spiders nicknamed "Skeletorus" and"Sparklemuffin" have been discovered in Australia, according to a new report. Peacock spiders are so-named because of...

2015年3月24日 · A new species of peacock spider, nicknamed "Sparklemuffin" by the graduate student who discovered it, performs a leg-waving mating dance.

Through her research as part of the Rosenblum lab, she discovered two new species of peacock spiders, "Skeletorus" (Maratus sceletus) and "Sparklemuffin" (Maratus jactatus), and is working to build a phylogeny of the entire group.