Spiders around the world
Australia & Oceania
Tiny courtship displays and specialised hunting: two jumping-spider portraits invite a closer look.
Discover species and habitats ↓Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Australia & Oceania
The selection shows Australian examples. It does not cover the full Pacific island region; each portrait gives its more specific range.
Explore the region ↗Diversity & species portraits
A fan for courtship
Maratus volans connects Australian diversity with courtship through colour, movement and vibration.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
Hunting other hunters
Portia fimbriata shows the variety of jumping-spider behaviour, and why populations matter.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.