Peacock Spider 18 (Maratus robinsoni)

Movements and courtship of the peacock spider Maratus robinsoni, one of the smallest of peacock spiders (2-3 mm).
Music: ‘Be Still’ by Johannes Bornlöf
licensed through my MCN 'Brave Bison' from 'Epidemic Sound'
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[@Dana-yl8pu]

This has got to be the most cutest spider I've ever seen …

[@Colochat]

Jewel of nature!... These iridescent colors are reminiscent of those of hummingbirds.

[@Miniteca]

What an amazing spider with holographic colors. So nice.

[@propertyofranger]

The iridescence of his colours is absolutely mesmerising. He shimmers like a opal.

[@blindaurora]

His little dusting motions are so different from other spiders on this channel. Love his majestic colors, thank you for this amazing footage and soothing custom soundtrack. I feel so spoiled to have access to these treasures.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Interesting to say "custom soundtrack", it really feels that way. I was quite lucky to find it, only took me 5 mins of searching

[@alaureljordan2427]

This little guy is as cuddly as a favourite stuffed bedtime toy.

[@ink1929]

Beautiful. Goes really well with the music too

[@NickyF23]

Wow! Incredible animals. This one is absolutely gorgeous. Great choice of music.

[@melaniestjernholm5682]

What a beautiful little creature

[@SunScourge]

Jumping spiders are my favorite animals because of their intelligence, looks and quirks (all those tiny mannerisms - I'm equally drawn to them as to kittens). Out of the jumpers, I like peacocks best because it fascinates me that their good eyesight could select for such tiny but incredibly intricate works of art. And this is my favorite peacock. So it's kind of my favorite animal. And now I've seen it in motion for the first time. What a beautiful rainbow in the dark. Thanks, mr. Otto :D Beautiful choice of music, too!

[@CororonSims]

I agree! Hoppy spiders always make me smile. They are so cute and smart and amazing in so many ways. Almost everything they do is cute and funny, but when I see pics of a hoppy eating another hoppy I want to scold it!

[@suzannemcneal7320]

Glad to find I'm not the only spider lover. Thought I was all alone in the world.!😁

[@Jibbolino]

Awesome beauty! Why in the world should anyone be scared of or disgusted by spiders? I adore spiders.

[@julz63]

How could you not love this gorgeous little spider ? So so beautiful 😍

[@DemeireDries]

i would love to see these filmed in other lightspectrums (with a UV camera or IR camera)

[@industrys4092]

beautiful

[@claranimmer7349]

Wunderschön und bezaubernd.

[@sarahrose0413]

This is the most beautiful spider I have ever seen!!! He is iridescent ...... not something you see in spiders....... amazing..... just amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful little creature with us...:-))

[@mimiteas]

Thank you! Wonderful footage! ❤️ I can only imagine the patience and effort that took to make this two and a half minutes long video. They're there for a few seconds and then jump off to be beautiful and cute somewhere else... :)

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks, I did this video in record time (for me) and was quite surprised how well it came together with such little effort. Sometimes the simplest things are the best

[@JoseSanchez-if5dp]

So beautiful jewel .

[@justme-np9io]

His colors are extraordinary! Thank you for this amazing video

[@terryhickman7929]

Adding my thanks for sharing these wonderful creatures with the world. I have a DNA-level arachniphobia but as a biologist (and animal lover) I really *want* to feel benevolent toward them - it's a lot easier with these beautiful little jewels and their adorable mannerisms.

[@EnjoysScritches]

he's so..cutiful...

[@Caesar0031]

Such unique creatures. I remember seeing one for the first time on a railing somewhere, it caught my eye and I came in closer to look at it. I felt like it was looking back at me and I came even closer.. then it jumped on my head and I spazzed out like a little bitch and scared it off :(

[@ink1929]

Caesar0031 where were you when you saw it?

[@CororonSims]

I'm sure it did look back at you! Jumping spiders do that. They are curious and also known to be fascinated by blinking eyes. Next time you meet a hoppy, have a staring contest. oOOo

[@Caesar0031]

Ink it was at a zoo in Australia's Gold coast

[@Caesar0031]

CororonSims I might, if doesn't jump on my head :P

[@halbertgonzalez2405]

@@CororonSims oh you're wrong. You're sO wronG. They are staring at you even moR£ sO than you believe!! How do I know, because if you try it with a wasp you'll quickly find out !!!!

[@sherylsr]

Simply beautiful, Jurgen! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing spiders with us and the world!

[@thecollector6829]

this is so awesome

[@squeedleaire4949]

If I could be a spider; I would be a peacock spider.

[@annm4833]

Squeedleaire I agree. I'm not a spider fan, they usually cause me to panic but these are different. if I was going to be a spider then I'd have to be a peacock spider.

[@CororonSims]

Ann M, peacock spiders and jumping spiders in general helped me get over most of my arachnophobia. I learned about different spiders and forced me to get used to how they look. They are sentient beings, trying to get by in this big world.

[@annm4833]

CororonSims that's true about jumping spiders helping a person to get past their arachnophobia. There was a very tiny one that hung out on the windowsill of my apartment once and it was kind of cute and so small I left him alone and he didn't bother me. 🙂 And what you say is true, every creature is just trying to get by in the world the best they can, no need to make it harder.

[@CororonSims]

Yeah! Exactly! Most people see spiders as just things with many legs, maybe creepy, but how many knows that hoppies (jumping spiders) have better eyesight than a cat? They see in full colour. They don't have ears, but hear very good with their hairs detecting sound. And they can think and plan and have a good memory. It has been shown that they can learn by observing and trial-and-error. Hoppies are very curious. Scientists often need to hide when they test hoppies, because blinking human eyes are too interesting... =3

[@nephilaedulis2073]

CororonSims jumping spiders can also see the stars in the sky and even see the andromeda galaxy.

[@Giganticfella]

Awesome! I wish I could go to Australia. it would be so cool

[@CororonSims]

You can find jumping spiders anywhere, except in Antartica. Maybe not as colourful, but just as cute and most of them are very friendly!

[@ChristieAnnMusic]

Looks like a black opal. So beautiful

[@user-qw3xs3fj6u]

Wow! Super!

[@MrAndrew1953]

Very nice video subject and sound track beautiful have to watch many times.

[@Dawn10101]

This is my favourite peacock spider, it looks like opal

[@hawkishere1709]

I sit and wait for these. Love these little guys!

[@vickib4063]

Gorgeous. And fluro as well.

[@amzappola7356]

THANK YOU so much for a.another great video!! Just MAGNIFICENT!

[@BlakeGJ]

Deluxe little jumper! You need to get some of these to Thomas Shahan!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thomas needs to come over here !

[@howdyfromAZgifts]

Well done on video and music ❤️

[@matsuspeaks]

it's too cute, i'm dying squirtle

[@sherila4834]

Exquisite. Thank Gd these creatures are too small to be hunted for their gorgeous pelts or we'd have expensive coats and rugs made of them. Amazing that he can't perceive color or even fully see the intricate beauty he carries.

[@bluemackeral]

The thought of "spider furs" is hilarious! This guy looks soft n silky but I'm not sure they are.

[@CororonSims]

Actually, jumping spiders do see in full colour. They can also move their two big eyes to look around (or rather the retinas behind the eyes). They don't have ears, but they can hear anyway. Sound makes the hairs vibrate and they send auditory signals to the brain. For peacock spiders the colour patterns are important when the males dance for the females, and for most jumping spiders singing is important too, but it sounds more like a motorcycle than a romantic serenade. ^^;

[@zjem_ci_lodowke]

A cute spider! 😍😍😍

[@robinkhoo4798]

so beautiful, you are the best youtuber on this subject, thanks for sharing.

[@Hipilolo]

Thank you so much for recording and showing us these wonderful spiders! Just wondering, does it actually change the colour of its behind, or is it changing because of reflections?

[@Peacockspiderman]

this is subject of a research project and I hope the result will be revealed in due course

[@Katara56]

So lovely!

[@marine9729]

Amazing , thank you for sharing your work (video and PECKHAMIA :) ) (A french fan student in biology )

[@aneitalt]

How Pretty. :)

[@Dana-yl8pu]

Cutest spider in the whole world!!! Q-Q

[@sylviahacker6695]

Love it!

[@Salodanger75]

Aaaawwww!! 😍

[@enravitara]

AMAZING!!!

[@murdochengineering]

Beautiful videos, such lovely little creatures. I like the music, too! Thank you for sharing this, it's too bad spiders get such a bad rap.

[@pierreseaumaire6988]

color are so beauty

[@okushinabasu]

Wow! He's holographic!

[@rhen0622]

If i peacock would actually have those shimmery galaxy colored feathers i would want one is a pet

[@rambogaming1830]

ITS Bad that there are not a lot of this spiders alive

[@astropipe.]

any new vids coming up? Love these little guys

[@Peacockspiderman]

I am working on one

[@DrSid42]

Nice music .. but this needs 'Staying alive' .. the little dude has disco ball on his butt !

[@Peacockspiderman]

I am actually trying to license "Stayin alive" for another video, but it is proving to be rather difficult

[@DrSid42]

Oh .. I forgot about that .. well good luck !

[@juniperthespidey2361]

Also a type of jumping spider

[@TheresiaSwiebel]

The male Peacockspiders are beautiful more colorful than the ladies :)

[@CororonSims]

Another awesome video from you, Herr Otto! Why does he flash his butt when there's no female around?

[@pray2win]

i can't find this song anywhere! its so

[@Peacockspiderman]

I found it on the "Epidemic Sound" site

[@VictimAdvocate]

Wow..

[@MrMagicdownunder]

It kinda looks like it has little wings.

[@pennypawson1882]

Mmmmm shiny boi

[@CupcakeCultCupcakeCult]

I want one

[@chrisellis8574]

Me to

[@EricaJoyArts]

Somebody accidentally hit the dislike button! Be more careful sillies!

[@sjdstorm2]

First