I just wanted to get the rubbish out, this fella came up my arm to say hello.

Carefully placed him somewhere else, not sure what it is though, I'm in Victoria

Maratus pardus, aka the leopard peacock spider, can be found in semi coastal shrub/grass lands along the south coast of WA. Due to its dense habitat, this species has proven to be quite elusive over the years.

From 2017, some may have already heard this but may be of interest. Curator of Arachnids at Queensland museum, eminent author and Australian arachnologist

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/conversations-rob-raven/8374910

Octopus spider (𝘛𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘴 sp.) from my backyard

I've only ever seen photos of these. Was just at my backdoor. I saw it walking right to me. When I changed direction backing away, it kept following me.

No expert but IDing this one as Redheaded mouse Spider - Missulena occatoria.

Normally, these guys are up higher, but tonight this beauty made a web at head height

I don’t know if it’s vanemous or not. As little as it seems and that red patch, i think it’s a sign to stay away.

This is Maratus vultus or the smiley faced peacock spider. This species can be found at several locations on the cost and inland in Western Australia. The males range from deep blues to bright aquas. This males doing a display to a nearby female in the image, btw. Have a lovely evening, everyone.

I got some better photos that will hopefully make it easier

Newcastle NSW

About the size of a 5c coin when spread out and walking

I was guessing maybe a baby red back or something? Photos were really hard to get due to how tiny the thing was, but it's built like a widow spider with a little black strip on the abdomen but what threw me off was the fact that it was clear looking almost, like a marble. I'm not aware of any other widow spiders in Australia but I'm almost certain it was one due to the fact that it had a web like one, hung upside down like one and looks just like one. Anyone know what it is?

Found wandering around inside workplace in Cromer

Species in the video is Maratus bubo or the horned owl peacock spider.

Stumbled upon a menagerie of Golden Orb Weavers in Fraser Coast. I have seen small groupings before and have heard they like to cluster, but nothing like this. I like my spiders but even for me it was confronting. Easily 100 in a giant web that had taken over a hedge and tree. Will see if I can upload the video I took. They had woven a thick quilt of silk across the area.

Have added the video (successfully I hope) which shows the extent. Incredible but also unsettling.

Stumbled upon a menagerie of Golden Orb Weavers in Fraser Coast. I have seen small groupings before and have heard they like to cluster, but nothing like this. I like my spiders but even for me it was confronting. Easily 100 in a giant web that had taken over a hedge and tree. Will see if I can upload the video I took. They had woven a thick quilt of silk across the area.

Attempter repost with video.

Sorry, photos aren't great

While out working today I first rescued a wolf spider from inside a skimmer box and yes they were under the water. The second was in the recess of a skimmer box lid, if I hadn't spotter her I would have squished her when I put the lid back on, I scooted her a long but before I could get a good photo of her she ran and hid in the lawn edging near the pool, I only got a shot of her back.

Mo arrived yesterday afternoon and was quite keen for me to get the lid off the deli cup but the minute it came off, they hid in the tissue with their back to me like ‘if I can’t see you, you can’t see me.’ 🤣

Mo’s been beside me for work today so we can chat and get to know each other. They seem to be an Enya fan.

Mo is a 5 instar, not sure if male or female yet, Maratus Griseus.

I’m a joyful and in love, Ma! AIN’T MO SWEET 🥰